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Vaastu - Directions, Planets & God

Amit SethiUpdated 2 Aug 2026293 words · 1 minVaastu Basic
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In Vastu Shastra, there are ten distinct directions: the primary ones (North, East, South, West), the secondary directions (Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest), and the vertical directions (Zenith, or Up, and Nadir, or Down). Each of these directions is influenced by specific planetary forces, deities, and mantras, which shape the energy and characteristics of the space. Understanding and aligning these energies within your living or working environment can foster greater harmony, prosperity, and overall well-being.

Primary Directions:

North:

Planet: Mercury (Budha)
Lord/Deity: Kubera (Lord of Wealth)

Mantra:“Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadi Padayeh Dhana-Dhanya Samruddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha”

Recitation

00:19

कुबेर मन्त्र

Kubera Mantra
00:00Kubera-Mantra--en--v200:19

East:

Planet: Sun (Surya)
Lord/Deity: Indra (King of Gods), Aditya (Sun God)
Mantra

“Om Hreem Suryaya Namaha”

Recitation

00:14

सूर्य मन्त्र

Surya Mantra
00:00Surya-Mantra--en--v200:14
“Om Indraya Namaha”

Recitation

00:11

इन्द्र मन्त्र

Indra Mantra
00:00Indra-Mantra--en--v200:11

South:

Planet: Mars (Mangal)
Lord/Deity: Yama (God of Death), Nirrti (Goddess of Misfortune)
Mantra:

“Om Yamaaya Namaha”

Recitation

00:11

Yamm Mantra en v2
00:00Yamm-Mantra--en--v200:11

West:

Planet: Saturn (Shani)
Lord/Deity: Varuna (God of Water)
Mantra:
“Om Shanaischaraya Namaha”

“Om Varunaya Namaha”

Secondary Directions:

  1. 05Northeast (Ishanya):
    • PlanetJupiter (Brihaspati)
    • Lord/DeityIshanya (God of Northeast), Shiva, Parvati
    • Mantra“Om Namah Shivaya”
      “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
      “Om Hreem Kleem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha”
  2. 06Southeast (Agneya):
    • PlanetVenus (Shukra)
    • Lord/DeityAgni (Fire God)
    • Mantra“Om Shukraya Namaha”
      “Om Agnaye Namaha”
  3. 07Southwest (Nairitya):
    • PlanetRahu (North Lunar Node)
    • Lord/DeityPitru Devatas (Ancestors)
    • Mantra“Om Rahuve Namaha”“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
  4. 08Northwest (Vayavya):
    • PlanetMoon (Chandra)
    • Lord/DeityVayu (God of Wind), Vishnu
    • Mantra“Om Som Somaya Namaha”“Om Vayave Namaha”“Om Namo Narayanaya”

Additional Directions:

  1. 09Up (Zenith):
    • PlanetRahu (associated with the sky)
    • Lord/DeityAkasha (Ether/Space Element)
    • Mantra“Om Akashaya Namaha”
  2. 10Down (Nadir):
  • PlanetKetu (associated with the underworld)
  • Lord/DeityVasuki (Serpent God)
  • Mantra“Om Vasuki Namaha”