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The 45 Devatas of the Vastu Purusha Mandala

Every part of a plot is governed by a devata. The mandala holds 45 devatas — 32 on the outer border (the entrance/Paishacha devatas), 12 inner devatas, and Brahma at the centre. Here is each one, its direction and its meaning.

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◆ Brahma — the Centre (Brahmasthan)

The creator (Dhata), lord of the central nine padas. Brahma is the “lung” of the building — this zone must be kept open, light and unbuilt. Loading it with weight, toilets or a staircase disturbs the whole home.

Also known as: Svayambhu, Pitamaha, Prajapati, Vidhi, Vidhata, Chaturmukha, Hiranyagarbha, Aja, Lokesha, Kamalasana, Nabhija, Dhata, Virinchi

★ Nakshatra: Rohini (Prajapati / Brahma; lord Moon)

⌂ Vastu: Space / Ether (Akash) · — · Brahmasthan — keep open, light & unbuilt.

Outer 32 — Entrance Devatas Paishacha Vithi · 8 per edge

North edge · NW → NE

Roga

Deity of disease & death — the most dreadful pada. A door here invites illness and bondage; keep it clear.

Also known as: Vyadhi, Rogaraja

⌂ Vastu: Air (Vayu) · Moon (Chandra) & Vayu · Movement & relations — guest room, children’s study, finished goods.

Naga

N-NW

Serpent deity of the Shesha/Vasuki lineage — a brother of the Adityas; governs hidden desires and fears.

Also known as: Sarpa, Uraga, Pannaga, Bhujanga, Phani, Ahi, Shesha, Vasuki, Takshaka, Nagaraja

★ Nakshatra: Ashlesha — the Nagas (lord Mercury)

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

Mukhya

A form of Tvashta / Vishvakarma, founder of Vastu-karma; brings skill, craftsmanship and opportunity.

Also known as: Vishvakarma, Tvashtar, Tvashta, Vishwakarman

★ Nakshatra: Chitra — Tvashtar / Vishvakarma (lord Mars)

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

Bhallat

The Vasu Prabhas (father of Vishvakarma), linked to the Moon; a door here draws abundant wealth.

Also known as: Prabhasa (the Vasu), Bhallata

★ Nakshatra: Dhanishta (as Prabhasa, a Vasu; lord Mars)

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

Soma (Kubera)

Lord of wealth and the medicinal Soma (Moon); a door on this pada gives the “wealth of all virtues.”

Also known as: Chandra, Indu, Shashi, Shashanka, Nishakara, Sudhakara, Vidhu, Sheetanshu, Kalanidhi, Oshadhipati; (as wealth-lord) Kubera, Vaishravana, Dhanapati, Yaksharaja

★ Nakshatra: Mrigashira (Chandra/Soma; lord Mars); a Vasu of Dhanishta

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

Sarpa

N-NE

The many-faced serpent (same serpent-power as Naga); divine serpent force, the subconscious.

Also known as: Naga, Uraga, Pannaga, Bhujanga, Phani, Ahi, Sarparaja

★ Nakshatra: Ashlesha — the Sarpas (lord Mercury)

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

Aditi

Mother of the gods; as a door especially harmful to women and can cause inter-caste marriage, yet increases savings.

Also known as: Devamata, Devajanani, Aditi-devi

★ Nakshatra: Punarvasu (lord Jupiter)

⌂ Vastu: Water (Jal) · Jupiter (Guru) & Shiva · The most sacred corner — pooja & water source; keep clean, low & uncluttered.

Diti

Mother of the asuras — sattvic yet fierce; shares the pada between N and NE; governs ambitions and savings.

Also known as: Daityamata, Daitya-janani

⌂ Vastu: Water (Jal) · Jupiter (Guru) & Shiva · The most sacred corner — pooja & water source; keep clean, low & uncluttered.

East edge · NE → SE

Shikhi

Holds the “head” of the Vastu Purush; fiery, Agni-like energy and vitality.

Also known as: Shikhin, Agni, Anala, Pavaka, Vahni, Hutashana, Jataveda, Vaishvanara, Krishnavartma

★ Nakshatra: Krittika (as Agni; lord Sun); also Vishakha (Indra-Agni)

⌂ Vastu: Water (Jal) · Jupiter (Guru) & Shiva · The most sacred corner — pooja & water source; keep clean, low & uncluttered.

Parjanya

E-NE

The rain-cloud deity, an Aditya; the “right eye” — promotes female progeny and the qualities of women.

Also known as: Parjanya-deva, Megha-pati

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

Jayant

Son of Indra; the “right ear” — a door here brings Vipul Lakshmi (fame + wealth) and royal connections.

Also known as: Jayanta

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

Mahendra (Indra)

King of the gods, eldest Aditya, wielder of the thunderbolt (Kulish); lord of all wealth and power.

Also known as: Indra, Shakra, Devendra, Vasava, Purandara, Maghavan, Vritrahan, Sahasraksha, Vajrapani, Surapati, Devaraja, Amaresha

★ Nakshatra: Jyeshtha — Indra (lord Mercury); also Vishakha (lord Jupiter)

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

Surya

The Sun — eye of the gods; the eastern-horizon pada, ideal for the main hall (Shri-Griha); health & splendour.

Also known as: Aditya, Ravi, Bhaskara, Bhanu, Divakara, Martanda, Arka, Savitr, Vivasvan, Prabhakara, Dinakara, Suryanarayana

★ Nakshatra: Hasta (as Savitr; lord Moon)

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

Satya

E-SE

Embodiment of Truth / Rita (the Vasu Pratyusha); gives firmness to vows and resolutions.

Also known as: Pratyusha (the Vasu), Satya-deva

★ Nakshatra: Dhanishta (as Pratyusha, a Vasu; lord Mars)

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

Bhrisha

Goddess of dawn (Ushas) — beauty, joy and worldly accomplishment; expansion.

Also known as: Ushas, Usha (goddess of dawn)

⌂ Vastu: Fire (Agni) · Venus (Shukra) & Agni · The fire zone — kitchen & electricals; avoid water and sleeping.

Akash

The Sky / space deity — source of air and Nada Brahma; a “zero” pada near Agni-kon; keep it open.

Also known as: Vyoma, Gagana, Antariksha, Nabha, Ambara, Kha, Aakasha

⌂ Vastu: Fire (Agni) · Venus (Shukra) & Agni · The fire zone — kitchen & electricals; avoid water and sleeping.

South edge · SE → SW

Anil (Vayu)

The Wind god (Vata / Pawan); the right-hand pada near Agni — suited to Agnihotra and yagya works.

Also known as: Vayu, Pavana, Vata, Marut, Sameera, Prana, Gandhavaha, Maruta, Prabhanjana, Sadagati, Matarishvan

★ Nakshatra: Swati — Vayu (lord Rahu); a Vasu of Dhanishta

⌂ Vastu: Fire (Agni) · Venus (Shukra) & Agni · The fire zone — kitchen & electricals; avoid water and sleeping.

Pusha

S-SE

An Aditya, lord of animals (rides a goat); grants boons — but when corrupt breeds deception and ego.

Also known as: Pushan, Pusha-deva

★ Nakshatra: Revati — Pushan (lord Mercury)

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

Vitatha

Deity of disguise / falsehood; the lower right-armpit pada — denotes untruth, best avoided.

Also known as: Vitatha (no common variants)

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

Grihakshat

The Vishvedevas (a group of gods) — keep the house intact and unbroken; protective when pleased.

Also known as: Vishvedeva, Vishwedevah, Grihakshata

★ Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha — the Vishvedevas (lord Sun)

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

Yama

God of death and dharma (son of Vivasvan / Sun); shows the path to departed souls; discipline & ancestors.

Also known as: Dharmaraja, Kala, Antaka, Mrityu, Pitripati, Vaivasvata, Dandadhara, Shamana, Kritanta, Pretaraja, Samavartin

★ Nakshatra: Bharani (lord Venus)

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

Gandharva

The celestial musicians (ten Gandharvas); the pada for music and Gandharva-vidya (arts, riyaz).

Also known as: Gandharva-raja, Deva-gandharva

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

Bhringraj

Linked to Kama and the bee (Bhramar); the left-thigh pada, accomplishment of the Gandharva arts.

Also known as: Bhringi, Bhramar (the bee); linked to Kama

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

Mriga

The deer / Mrigashira (Moon of Margashira); the right-hip pada, recreation.

Also known as: Mrigashira, Mriga-deva

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

West edge · SW → NW

Pitra

The ancestors (Pitru-gana) at the SW angle; if disturbed destroys family & fortune, if pleased blesses the lineage.

Also known as: Pitru, Pitrigana, Pitri-deva

★ Nakshatra: Magha — the Pitris (lord Ketu)

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

Dauwarik

SW-W

The gatekeeper (Nandi, chief gana of Shiva); the left-hip pada — guardian of the threshold.

Also known as: Nandi, Nandikeshvara, Dwarapala, Kshetrapala

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

Sugriva

Linked to Hayagriva / Dadhichi & the Ashwini Kumaras; a learning pada — ideal for a study room.

Also known as: linked to Hayagriva, Dadhichi & the Ashwini Kumaras

★ Nakshatra: Ashwini — the Ashwini Kumaras (lord Ketu)

⌂ Vastu: Saturn (Shani) & Varuna · Discipline & gains — dining, children’s bedroom or study.

Pushpadanta

A gana of Shiva of the Gandharva class; knower of invisible knowledge, strong announcer of learning.

Also known as: Pushpadant (gana of Shiva)

⌂ Vastu: Saturn (Shani) & Varuna · Discipline & gains — dining, children’s bedroom or study.

Varun

God of water; keeper of the account of sin & truth (vows are taken with water in hand); prosperity & life-force.

Also known as: Prachetas, Pashi, Jalapati, Ambupati, Yadaspati, Apampati, Uda-pati, Varuna-deva

★ Nakshatra: Shatabhisha — Varuna (lord Rahu)

⌂ Vastu: Saturn (Shani) & Varuna · Discipline & gains — dining, children’s bedroom or study.

Asur

W-NW

The asura force — god-like power yet harsh and selfish; hidden strength; a seeker of maya.

Also known as: Daitya, Danava, Asura

⌂ Vastu: Saturn (Shani) & Varuna · Discipline & gains — dining, children’s bedroom or study.

Shosha

Deity of drying-up / mourning (a son of the Sun, Saturn-like); a door here can bring loss of money and grief.

Also known as: Shosha (Saturn-linked; no common variants)

⌂ Vastu: Air (Vayu) · Moon (Chandra) & Vayu · Movement & relations — guest room, children’s study, finished goods.

Papayakshma

Disease born of sin (tuberculosis); the left-wrist pada near the west angle — brings ailment, best avoided.

Also known as: Papmayakshma, Rajayakshma (disease)

⌂ Vastu: Air (Vayu) · Moon (Chandra) & Vayu · Movement & relations — guest room, children’s study, finished goods.

Inner — 4 Deva-Vithi arms around Brahma

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Prithvidhar

Earth-bearer — support and stability.

Also known as: Mahidhara, Bhudhara, Prithvidhara

⌂ Vastu: Mercury (Budh) & Kubera · Wealth & career — home office, study, cash/locker; keep light & open.

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Aryama

Aditya of friendship and bonds.

Also known as: Aryaman (the Aditya)

★ Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni — Aryaman (lord Sun)

⌂ Vastu: Sun (Surya) & Indra · Health & vitality — ideal for the main entrance facing the rising sun.

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Vivaswan

The radiant Sun-form — clarity and effort.

Also known as: Vivasvat, Vivasvan (Sun-form)

⌂ Vastu: Mars (Mangal) & Yama · Fame & recognition — good for heavy storage; avoid a main door.

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Mitra

Aditya of alliances and well-wishers.

Also known as: Mitra (the Aditya)

★ Nakshatra: Anuradha (lord Saturn)

⌂ Vastu: Saturn (Shani) & Varuna · Discipline & gains — dining, children’s bedroom or study.

Inner — 8 Manushya-Vithi the diagonal devatas

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Apa

The Waters — purity.

Also known as: Apas, Ap (the Waters)

★ Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha — the Waters/Apas (lord Venus)

⌂ Vastu: Water (Jal) · Jupiter (Guru) & Shiva · The most sacred corner — pooja & water source; keep clean, low & uncluttered.

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Apavatsa

Immunity and protection.

Also known as: Apavatsa (no common variants)

⌂ Vastu: Water (Jal) · Jupiter (Guru) & Shiva · The most sacred corner — pooja & water source; keep clean, low & uncluttered.

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Savita

Vitality and creation (Savitr).

Also known as: Savitr, Savitra (solar)

★ Nakshatra: Hasta — Savitr (lord Moon)

⌂ Vastu: Fire (Agni) · Venus (Shukra) & Agni · The fire zone — kitchen & electricals; avoid water and sleeping.

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Savitur

Life-force.

Also known as: Savitri (solar)

★ Nakshatra: Hasta — Savitr (lord Moon)

⌂ Vastu: Fire (Agni) · Venus (Shukra) & Agni · The fire zone — kitchen & electricals; avoid water and sleeping.

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Indra

Comforts and wealth (inner).

Also known as: Shakra, Devendra, Vasava, Purandara, Maghavan

★ Nakshatra: Jyeshtha — Indra (lord Mercury)

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

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Indrajaya

Achievements and victory.

Also known as: Jaya, Indrajaya

⌂ Vastu: Earth (Prithvi) · Rahu-Ketu & Nairitya · Stability — the master bedroom & heavy items; keep closed, high & loaded.

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Rudra

Transformation and dissolution.

Also known as: Shiva, Shankara, Mahadeva, Hara, Ishana, Bhairava, Nilakantha, Tryambaka, Pashupati, Mahesha, Girisha

★ Nakshatra: Ardra (lord Rahu)

⌂ Vastu: Air (Vayu) · Moon (Chandra) & Vayu · Movement & relations — guest room, children’s study, finished goods.

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Rajyakshma

Guardian of health.

Also known as: Rajayakshma (king of diseases)

⌂ Vastu: Air (Vayu) · Moon (Chandra) & Vayu · Movement & relations — guest room, children’s study, finished goods.

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The 45 Devatas of the Vastu Purusha Mandala

◆ Brahma — the Centre (Brahmasthan)

Outer 32 — Entrance Devatas Paishacha Vithi · 8 per edge

Inner — 4 Deva-Vithi arms around Brahma

Inner — 8 Manushya-Vithi the diagonal devatas

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