Department of Vastu Shastra

The overview of Vastu Shastra can be found in the form of architectural Science. Vastu Shastra describes the method and process of all kind of constructions (like construction of a house etc.). Vastu Shastra has derived its origin from the Sthapatya Veda, which is known as Upaveda of the Atharvaveda. Vastu is the science of architecture which combines all the basic five elements (Earth, Water, Light, Wind and Space) of nature and balances them with the human and the material. It works for the health, wealth, happiness and harmony of the people, who lives in the Vastu perfect house. In one of the verse of the Rigveda (The Rigveda 6/54/1), Vedic Rishi is praying to Vastoshpati to take care of them and to bless them with prosperity. The Rishi seeks the blessings of the god for his Dwipadas (Humans) and Chatuspadas (Animals).

The Samhita part of the Jyotish Shastra discusses Vastuvidya to a significant extent. Vastu Shastra was accommodated in the Samhita Skandh owing to the important dimensions of Jyotish- "Dig (Direction) Desh (Place) & Kaal (Time)'. Jyotish is been analysing various aspects of a person's life since the Vedic period. Our Acharyas have been working in this field for many years.

According to Matsya Purana, Rishis like Bhrigu, Atri, and Vasishtha etc. established high standards by explaining Vastu Shastra. Vishwakarma and Maya were very famous amongst them. They were considered as rival to each other. The followers of Vishwakarma and Maya have explained the various rules of building constructions in the texts of Vastu Shastra. These books shower new light on the aims and necessities of Vastu Shastra apart from the discussion of the Vastu Shastra in particular.

The Department conducts the following courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and research level to preserve and promote this traditional scientific knowledge.

Courses

1. Certificate in Vastu / Vastu Praveen