Underground water tank / borewell Vastu: best direction, defects and remedies
Water below the ground belongs in the North-East, North or East, the zones of water and light. Here is how each direction is rated for an underground tank, sump or borewell.
At a glance
- Best
- North, North-East and East
- Acceptable (minor defect)
- West and North-West
- Avoid (major defect)
- South-East, South, South-West and Centre
Underground water tank / borewell in each direction
North
GoodUnderground water in this zone is traditionally auspicious.
North-East
GoodUnderground water in this zone is traditionally auspicious.
East
GoodUnderground water in this zone is traditionally auspicious.
South-East
Major defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
South
Major defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
South-West
Major defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
West
Minor defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
North-West
Minor defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
Centre (Brahmasthan)
Major defectUnderground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best.
Affects: Wealth, Health
Remedies if your underground tank is in the wrong direction
Start with the simple remedies. Bigger changes are mainly for homes that are still being designed.
For any other direction that isn't ideal
Simple · no tools needed
Keep it covered and clean
Keep the tank or borewell covered, clean and free of leaks.
Common questions
Which direction is best for the underground tank as per Vastu?
The best direction is North, North-East and East. Acceptable, with a minor defect: West and North-West. Treated as a major defect, so best avoided: South-East, South, South-West and Centre.
Is a underground tank in the South-East bad?
In Vastu, yes. Underground water here is traditionally not advised. North-East is best. It is treated as a major defect. The remedies above can ease it, and many need no demolition.
Can I fix a underground 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 underground tank in my own home?
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