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South-west-facing house Vastu
A south-west-facing house has its main entrance and front side towards the south-west. In Vastu Shastra this direction is ruled by Nairutya (Pitru) and linked with Rahu, and it is associated with stability, relationships and holding on to wealth. Whether the home works well depends less on the facing itself than on where the entrance sits along that side and how the rooms are arranged.
- Avoid
- Entrance in the south-west corner; open or sunken south-west
- Deity
- Nairutya (Pitru)
- Ideal zones
- Heavy, raised south-west with entrance away from the corner
- Planet
- Rahu
- Element
- Earth
Entrance and layout for a south-west-facing home
South-west-facing homes are considered the most challenging because the south-west should be the heaviest, highest and most closed part of a plot. They can work with careful planning: entrance Padas on the south or west side away from the corner, thick walls and raised flooring in the south-west.
Room placement in a south-west-facing home
Master bedroom in the south-west, heavy storage and the staircase along the south and west, kitchen in the south-east, living room and pooja in the north-east. Keep the north-east open and lower than the south-west.
Checking your own plot
Stand inside the main door looking out and take a compass reading away from metal and electronics; the direction you face is the facing. Divide each side into nine Padas to locate the entrance precisely. The Vastu tool on this site lets you mark your plan and see each zone.
Start with an accurate north
Every Vastu reading depends on the true orientation of the plot. Take a compass reading from the centre of the house, away from metal and electrical equipment, and correct for magnetic declination if you are drawing a plan. The facing of a house is the direction you face when you step out of the main door.
Common questions
How much does this placement matter in Vastu?
Placement follows the elements and directions described on this page. Use it as guidance alongside light, ventilation and how the family actually uses the space.
What if my house does not follow these rules?
Most issues are handled with simple corrections such as colour, lighting, furniture placement or a change of use, without structural work.
Can I check my floor plan online?
Yes. Upload or draw your plan in the Vastu planner to see zones, scores and suggested fixes.
Does Vastu apply to apartments?
Yes. The flat's own entrance and room layout are read in the same way as an independent house.
Is a south-west-facing house good?
Yes, when the entrance is placed in a favourable Pada and the rooms follow the zones. No facing is bad by itself.
Where should the main door be in a south-west-facing house?
Heavy, raised south-west with entrance away from the corner.
What should be avoided in a south-west-facing house?
Entrance in the south-west corner; open or sunken south-west.
Can Vastu defects be corrected without demolition?
Many can be balanced with room use changes, colours, mirrors, plants, lighting and metal strips. Major structural defects need a site-specific review.