Vastu is Kaal Purush or Purush. He is regarded as the main presiding deity of any premises. Interestingly, he is believed to lie head down in an inverted position inside the earth. Usually, his head lies in the northeast, while his foot is positioned in the south-west direction. Both his hands lie on the North West and southeast direction. His stomach or abdomen is believed to be the abode of Brahma, who according to Hindu scriptures is regarded as the creator of the Universe.
Vaastu Shanti worship is basically a pooja that is performed to please the lord and deity of directions, five elements of nature as well as natural forces to eradicate any type of Vaastu dosha related to land and the building. Performing Vaastu shanti pooja can avoid major changes and demolition in the structure of a building.
It also purifies all the nooks and corners of the house. It helps to attain stability in life along with mental peace.
One has to perform the Vaastu shanti pooja in the below-given circumstances,
•When the construction of a building is against the Vaastu rules.
•When there are flaws in the interiors of rooms
•When you buy an old house
•When inaugurating a new house
•After staying in the house for 10 years
•When an old building is renovated and arrangement of the particular structure is altered to make room for a bigger area.
Here are few tips to eradicate Vaastu defects:
•One should perform Ganesh pooja, Navagrah Shanti pooja of Vaastu Purusha.
•Once the pooja is performed of Vaastu Purush old buildings should be demolished.
•Place the photo of Lord Ganapati at home.
•Pooja room is a must in every home and should be neatly maintained.
•One should not keep the underground cellar empty.
•One should light a lamp in front of the water pot in the house.
•If the South-West is damaged or there is uneasiness in the family, one should perform PitruShanti, Pindadan, Nagabali, Narayan Bali etc.
•One should perform Grah Shanti every year as we do many sinful things in our life knowingly or unknowingly.