Moving into a new home is a dream come true for many; especially if you were involved in the construction right from scratch. It is a culmination of several months of hard work. That makes the house warming or Grihapravesham ceremony a very important one. It is a proud moment when you can show the world how your dreams have taken shape.
Ancient homes have prospered by the implementation of Vasthu. Traditional techniques create well being in the built space by incorporating passive solar designs and environment friendly solutions. These measures add positive energies into the building through air and light, at the same time remove negative energies like microbes, toxic gases and viruses. Let us now look at some of the traditional techniques in Vasthu for house construction.
Vaastu is the science that integrates invisible energies in a living space to create well being for the occupants. Indian traditions say that universe is a system of varied elements existing in a symbiotic relationship with each other.
Living in a newly built house is a really fulfilling experience. But much before the house becomes a reality, there are a few important Vastu tips that we look for when we start planning for a home.
Rituals are essentially celebrations with other forms of nature to gather life energy, for any individual. It is especially noteworthy as it links the individual to collective consciousness through natural vibrations. Rituals in Vaastu Shastra pertains to the relationship of an individual to the earth (bhoomi), or with the energies (Vaastu Devata) or to the trees (Vana Mahotsavam, Vana Muhurtam). Vaastu Shastra recommends the right time and process to carry out any new endeavour, including building a new home.
