The earth is four types, viz., Brahmani, Kashatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. Before the work of house building is started one should Pay attention to the quality of the earth. Vastu shastra experts have told about the following four types of land. According to Kalpadrum-   

Has a pleasant smell:      Brahmani land

Smells like blood:            Kashatriya land           

Smells like foodgrain:     Vaishya land    

Smells like liquor:             Shudra land

According to the sages of olden days:

According to the above, the best land is that which is white-yellow in colour, beats six types of tastes, has colour uniformity, is full of livestock and food grains, smells like lotus and is free. From the mixing of stones and rind, protrudes towards South or west side; is bound by a ravine and is devoid of sharp objects and where seeds grow into a tree.

Soil white in appearance:      Brahmani land

Red coloured soil:                   Kashatriya land

Green coloured soil:              Vaishya land   

Black soil:                                 Shudra land

Has sweet water:                    Brahmani land

Tastes bitter:                           Kashatriya land

Tastes sour:                             Shudra land

Full of sacrificial grass:          Brahmani land

Full of heavy grass:                Kashatriya land

Full of long reeds:                  Vaishya land

Consists of all types of grass:    Shudra land

Few important rules of vatsu shastra you should follow before starting any type of construction, the vatsu shastra is important for you because to get ride of any negative energies accumulated in the plot of land. Vastu shastra can help in reducing a lot of problems later on as well as help in a safe, efficient and speedy construction process, thereby saving both time and money.

 1. Clean the construction site before starting and work, pits, depressions and wells of the site should be filled and land must be levelled.
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2. The first digging of land for construction should be done by the master of the house or any senior member of the family.

3. Vastu pujan is important and should be done by a vastu expert.

4. Digging of the soil should be in the following order:
First >> north east sector, then north-west sector, then south-east and then south-west sector.
Laying of the foundation should be in the reverse order First south-west sector, then south-east and son on...

5. Building material, Should be kept in the south-west of the plot. A new building should be built up with new material and new wood. any material from an old building should never be used in a new one.

6. Pit for the septic tank should be in the north-west only.

7.  Leave more open space in north and east and the main building should be constructed in the south-west of the plot .

8.  Balconies or terraces should be in north and east sides.

9. Avoid any openings like doors and windows towards the south direction

10. The south and west directions of the plot should be covered with long walls.

First of all avoid all irregular shapes, always prefer rectangular plots and please keep in min that the overall length of the plot should not exceed than twice its breadth.  

The shape of plot should be avoided

other factors

• Avoid two or more road pointing towards your plot.
• Avoid Shadow of a Temple / Big Building that cover more than 50% are of your Plot.
• Avoid Plot associated with a T-junction or Y-junction of road.

Vastu Shastra for Land 
Before buying a new flat or land, you should check for Vastu shastra of land, read the basic Vastu Shastra  tips by our vastu experts

Nature of Land: The land should fertile with good nature of soil, avoid land with sandy soil or low density of porous soil.

Vibrations of a Land: Here you need a Vastu expert, but you can also check vibration of a land, spend at least 30 minutes in your land alone, try to keep yourself at the center of the land , keep your self free and close your eyes, let all the thoughts come in your mind, If your thoughts are related to happiness, joy, pleasure and love, the land is emitting positive vibration and should be purchased.

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