Vaastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science and art that encompasses principles and practices of constructing houses in a manner so as to bring about a harmonious balance between man and his nature. Such a harmony would ensure all-round good health, well-being and prosperity. As with many an ancient cultures, Indians divide the primeval elements into 5 –. Earth (Prithvi), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal) and Atmosphere (Akash). The belief is that the space condenses into air, which in turn gives birth to fire, Fire transmutes into water and the final transformation of water is the Earth. The Earth is the culmination of process of genesis.
Vaastu Shastra is of the belief that your home should be designed in such a manner that the positive forces override negative forces, leading to a positive cosmic field that infuses residents with contentment and prosperity. Vaastu was developed in the period of 6000 B.C to 3000 B.C. In those days, this science was purely dealt by the people called "sathpathis". In earlier days almost every individual’s house, public halls, palace and temples were strictly constructed as per the Vaastu Principles termed as “Agama Sastra”. They had this unique method in ascertaining the consistency of the soil, designing the structures etc. This can be testified by the temples in India whose period is of more than 1000 years which are standing in tact till date depicting the marvel of construction.