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Overhead water tank Vastu: best direction, defects and remedies

An overhead tank is heavy, so Vastu places it on the South-West, West or South part of the roof. Here is how every direction is rated, which matters most when you are still building or can move the tank.

N ↑North-WestMinor defectNorthMajor defectNorth-EastMajor defectWestGoodCentreMajor defectEastMajor defectSouth-WestGoodSouthGoodSouth-EastMajor defect

At a glance

Best
South, South-West and West
Acceptable (minor defect)
North-West
Avoid (major defect)
North, North-East, East, South-East and Centre

Overhead water tank in each direction

Remedies if your overhead tank is in the wrong direction

Start with the simple remedies. Bigger changes are mainly for homes that are still being designed.

Overhead water tank in the North-East

  • Simple · no tools needed

    Keep it clean and leak-free

    Make sure the tank does not leak and keep the area around it clean.

  • Structural · walls or doors

    Shift the tank

    Move the overhead tank to the South-West or West of the roof.

For any other direction that isn't ideal

  • Simple · no tools needed

    Keep it leak-free

    Check the tank regularly for leaks and keep it clean.

Common questions

Which direction is best for the overhead tank as per Vastu?

The best direction is South, South-West and West. Acceptable, with a minor defect: North-West. Treated as a major defect, so best avoided: North, North-East, East, South-East and Centre.

Is a overhead tank in the North-East bad?

In Vastu, yes. A heavy tank here is traditionally not advised. South-West is best. It is treated as a major defect. The remedies above can ease it, and many need no demolition.

Can I fix a overhead tank Vastu defect without breaking walls?

Usually, yes. Simple remedies such as changing which way you face, moving heavy items, colours and keeping the area clean can be done today. Moving rooms, doors or walls is mainly for homes still being designed or renovated.

How can I check the overhead tank in my own home?

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Based on traditional Vastu Shastra principles. For guidance only, not structural or engineering advice.