Over time, South facing house have earned a very bad reputation for themselves it is believed that all such houses are bad, however it is not so. In fact as per vastu shastra, a South facing house can be very auspicious if it follows certain very specific vastu principles. Hence, if you get a chance to stay in or buy a South facing house (that’s built as per vastu shastra) then there’s nothing better.
Now, If you aren’t well-versed with vastu shastra then you must read our article that’ll give you a clear understanding of the relevant concepts.
South Facing House Vastu- The Tips, Rules and Guidelines
As mentioned earlier, the entrance of a south facing house is of prime importance in vastu shastra.
If a house is South facing, then the entrance or main door of the house must be located on the 4th pada (step or part) of the south side.
Given below are some simple remedies for rectifying vaastu dosh in the south facing property and house.
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If south is increased, cut it and make it into a square/ rectangular shape.
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Fill up the depression or holes in the south and make it higher than all the other direction but lower than the southwest direction. Keep heavy furniture in this direction.
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In the house or workplace, sit with your back to the south. To avoid death (Yama), keep your face towards health (Soma, the north) to receive blessings of Soma. In this way, you receive the strength and wisdom of your ancestors.
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The wall of southern side should be made thicker and heavier with lesser openings in the from of doors, windows and ventilators. Build a heavy stone boundary wall, fence or trellis in this direction.
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If open area in the south direction is available equal to or more than the height of the building, tall trees or dense hedge can be planted.
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Indoor plants in this direction should be of heavy type such as an indoor palm, rubber plant or umbrella tree planted in big heavy concrete pots.
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Use red colour symbolically in this area outside of your house to appease its ruler Mars.
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Red coloured photo or painting of Lord hanumana or your favourite action hero should be installed on the southern wall of this sector. Mars is the planetary lord of this direction. He rules courage, bodily actions, adventurous sports and fearlessness.
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Install Mangala Yantra in the south direction with due procedure in the Shukla Paksh .
