VAASTU SHASTRA | STAIRCASES

The staircase connects the different levels in a house. It is used frequently by the inhabitants of a house and hence should be designed well - for comfortable use. Here are some Vaastu guidelines for the design of a Staircase.

VAASTU GUIDELINES FOR LOCATION OF STAIRCASE:

• Staircase should be in the South-West, South or West of the House.

It is not advisable to build a Staircase on the North-East side.

• Avoid internal staircase in the corners of a house.

• Avoid internal staircase in the centre of the house.

VAASTU GUIDELINES FOR THE DIRECTION OF THE STAIRCASE FLIGHT:

• The first flight should be from East to West or from the North to South.

• Turn clockwise when turning into the next flight.

VAASTU SPECIFICATIONS FOR STAIRCASES:

• There should be an odd number of risers. For example 15, 17, 19 are acceptable.

• Avoid having a circular or spiral staircase.

• Avoid rooms under the staircase.

• Avoid a Pooja room or safe under the staircase.

VAASTU COLOURS FOR A STAIRCASE:

• The staircase area should be painted with light colours.

This post is about the Vaastu guidelines for the design of the Staircase. The Staircase leads to the next floors namely the Basement and Upper floors and the Terrace where the Overhead Water tanks are located. Read the Vaastu guidelines for the design of these spaces here:

• VAASTU SHASTRA | BASEMENT
• VAASTU SHASTRA | UPPER FLOORS
• VAASTU SHASTRA | SUMP AND WATER TANKS

SUGGESTED READING:

Vaastu Shastra is a rational science based on facts, observations and governed by a set of principles. To understand the logic and Scientific reasoning of these Vaastu principles, go to Vastu Guidelines | Staircase

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