Construction of Temples
For construction of temple, Vaastu-pad of sixty four squares
should be made. Main gates should be constructed in the centre of
all the four sides, which is auspicious. Half of the breadth
should be kept for the Garbhgriha (Central room where idol is to
be placed). All round the Grabhagrih, on hath (cubit) wide path
should be provided for circumambulation (Parikrama) and then the
wall be constructed around it. One fourth of the breadth of
Garbhgrih should be the width of the door. Height of the door
should be twice the width of door. The temple or place of worship
should be in the north-east portion of the building. This is the
best direction for worship and prayers according to Vastu
Shastra. Though all the directions are good and auspicious by the
grace and kindness of the supreme God, but self-satisfaction and
spiritual peace is obtained only from prayers offered in the
north-east direction.
In south India even today we find the live proofs of temples
constructed as per principles of Vaastu Shastra. These are
strictly in conformity with the principles laid down in Indian
culture and Vaastu Shastra. Buildings which have been constructed
after proper auspiciousness of the land etc. are famous and
popular throughout the world.
Takshshila University, Mohenjodaro, Taj Mahal, Several palaces
and temples in India have a prominent place in the art of Vaastu
not only in India, but in the whole world.
In South the Tirupati Balaji temple, Rameshwaram temple,
Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Vivekanand memorial in Kanyakumari,
Jagannath temple in Puri, Badrikasram in the north, Kamakshyadevi
temple in Assam, Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, are some such
places where people feel mental and spiritual peace as
desired.
Whether it be a temple of a well, pond etc. or a house, it is
the proper selection of land and direction etc. and construction
at proper and auspicious time (muhurt) according to the
principles of Vaastu Shastra, that its fame spreads far and wide
even after thousands of years have passed. Those buildings which
have become by Vaastu-Shanti and Vaastu Pooja. It is good and
auspicious to do so, as it will remove default regarding Vaastu
if any from that building.
North-East direction is very important in the construction of
a building. This direction should be very well considered. No
large and heavy rooms or materials should be kept in this
portion. The owners cannot progress if they do so, nor can the
inmates develop and flourish. If this portion is extended
outwards and open, it provides all happiness, mental and
spiritual peace prosperity and progress.
North- East direction is best for offering prayers to God, so
temple or Pooja room should be made in this direction and it is
auspicious to offer prayers and worships sitting face towards
east or north.
Dakshinayan and Uttarayan must be considered for consecration
of idols. It is auspicious to establish and consecrating the
idols of Shiva ling in the month of Shravan, of goddess Durga
(Bhagwati Jagadamba) in Ashwin, and lord Vishnu in Margshirsh.
Gods having hot temper, such as Bhairav, Narsingh, and Mahishasur
Mardini Durga should be established and consecrated in the period
of Dakshinayan and those of calm noble temper in the period of
Uttarayan. The day, date (tithi), Paksh (fortnight),
constellation, Lagna etc. should also be considered for the
purpose.
This research article is submitted by
Guruji Dr. K. Venkatesan, BE, MTech, EdD, PhD, DDiv
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