Remedy library

Do

• Keep the entrance well-lit and clutter-free
• Use an auspicious threshold design or rangoli

Avoid

• Blocking the entrance with shoe racks or storage
• A broken or squeaky main door

Do

• Cook facing east where possible
• Keep the stove and sink at a comfortable distance apart

Avoid

• Placing the stove directly under a water pipe or window
• A kitchen directly above or below a pooja room

Do

• Sleep with your head towards the south or east
• Keep the room airy with good cross-ventilation

Avoid

• A mirror directly facing the bed
• Sleeping directly under an exposed ceiling beam

Do

• Face east or west while praying
• Keep the space clean, quiet and free of storage clutter

Avoid

• Placing it under a staircase or next to a toilet
• Sharing the space with a bedroom

Do

• Keep the door closed and well-ventilated
• Use light colours and good lighting

Avoid

• A toilet in the north-east corner
• A toilet directly facing the main entrance

Do

• Keep the staircase well-lit and unobstructed
• Prefer a clockwise ascent where the design allows

Avoid

• A staircase directly facing the main entrance
• Storage of heavy or broken items underneath

Do

• Keep the north-east corner of the room open and light
• Arrange seating so guests can face east or north

Avoid

• Heavy, dark furniture crowding the centre of the room
• Broken or non-functional electronics on display

Do

• Position water features in the north or north-east
• Keep water bodies clean and circulating, not stagnant

Avoid

• A water feature in the south or south-west
• Stagnant, uncovered water tanks near living spaces