Vastu Havan
Sacred Fire Ritual for Space Purification

Vastu Havan is a powerful Vedic fire ritual performed to remove Vastu doshas (architectural defects) and harmonize the energy of a space. This sacred ceremony purifies the environment, balances the five elements, and ensures prosperity, health, and peace for occupants.

Understanding Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra is the ancient Indian science of architecture and space arrangement. It teaches how to align buildings with cosmic energies and natural forces. The word "Vastu" means dwelling, and the science aims to create harmony between humans and their environment.

According to Vastu, every direction is governed by a deity and element. When these are properly balanced, the space becomes conducive to health, wealth, and happiness. When imbalanced, Vastu doshas create obstacles.

Directional Deities

• East (Indra): Sun, new beginnings, health
• Southeast (Agni): Fire, energy, kitchen
• South (Yama): Ancestors, stability
• Southwest (Nirriti): Earth, master bedroom
• West (Varuna): Water, gains
• Northwest (Vayu): Air, movement
• North (Kubera): Wealth, prosperity
• Northeast (Ishanya): Water, puja room

Benefits of Vastu Havan

• Dosh Removal: Neutralizes Vastu defects
• Energy Purification: Cleanses negative energies
• Prosperity: Attracts wealth and success
• Health: Promotes physical and mental well-being
• Harmony: Ensures family peace
• Protection: Shields from negative influences
• Element Balance: Harmonizes five elements
• Divine Blessings: Invokes directional deities

When to Perform Vastu Havan

• Griha Pravesh: Before entering new home
• Office Opening: Before starting business in new space
• After Construction: Completing building work
• Vastu Defects: When unable to make structural changes
• Persistent Problems: Ongoing health, wealth, or relationship issues
• Annual Purification: Once yearly for maintenance
• After Renovation: Major changes to property

Vastu Havan Vidhi

Preparation

1. Clean entire space thoroughly
2. Remove clutter and broken items
3. Set up havan kund in center or Northeast
4. Arrange offerings for all eight directions
5. Keep Vastu Purusha yantra

Main Ritual

1. Ganesh Puja: Remove obstacles
2. Vastu Purusha Puja: Worship the deity of space
3. Directional Deity Worship: Invoke all eight direction lords
4. Panchamrit Abhishek: Purification with five nectars
5. Havan: Offer 108 ahutis in all directions
6. Vastu Mantra Jaap: Chant Vastu mantras
7. Purnahuti: Final offering
8. Prasad Distribution: Share blessings

Post-Havan Practices

• Keep space clean and organized
• Light lamp in Northeast daily
• Place Vastu Yantra in home
• Maintain proper directional usage
• Avoid clutter accumulation