Vasthu shasthra is a traditional system of architecture, which literally translates to “science of architecture”. It is science of the Indian subcontinent that describe principles of design, layouts, measurements, and spatial geometry. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature , the relative functions of various parts of the structurey and ancient beliefs utilizing geometric patterns, symmetry and directional alignments.
Vasthu shasthrais the textual part of “Vasthu vidya” the latter being the broader knowledge about architecture and design theories from ancient India. Vasthu vidya knowledge is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams , that are not rigid. Rather these ideas and concepts are models for the organization of space and from within a building or collection of buildings based on their functions in relation to each other, their usage and to the overall fabric of the “vasthu”. Ancient “Vasthu shasthra” principles include those for the design of Temple and the principles for the design and layouts of houses, towns ,cities, gardens, roads , waterworks, shops and other public areas.
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