Vastu Tips for Home and Office: Which Paintings according to Vastu Shastra and Fengshui are lucky?

Paintings according to Vastu Shastra help in growth and prosperity. Vastu and Fengshui are ancient science of architecture. Vastu considers architecture by creating balance between 5 elements of nature, namely earth (pritvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha) also called panchamahabhutas. While Fengshui takes wood, fire, earth, metal and water into account while planning architecture. If these elements are in harmony they give happiness, prosperity, wealth and good health.

Both Vastu and Fengshui advises on correct placements based on directions and the 5 elements. It advises on right direction of the rooms and objects inside it. However, in modern times due to limited space it is not possible at all the times to follow this completely. In that scenario, Vastu and Fengshui try to create right energies in the required directions by using various objects and plants. Artifacts are also counted as objects. There are various paintings that can be used to energise certain elements in that direction. Below are some examples of auspicious Vastu and Fengshui Paintings.

7 Running Horses Painting

The 7 horse painting is symbol of speed, Vitality and Power hence seven horses painting are often placed in the office for an early job promotion. It’s believed that seven horse painting in your home results in financial stability in your life.

The horse is also a symbol of courage, endurance, and speed in Feng Shui. Hence, this painting is important as it brings fortune.

7 Running Horse Painting as per Vastu, should be hung in North, East or North East. Some also advise in South direction for Success. But, if the 7 Horse Painting also depicts Sun, then hang such painting only in North, East or Noth East and not in South. Never hang a picture of a single horse in your home.

Radha Krishna Painting

Radha Krishna Paintings are symbol of love. This is also best example of west wall painting vastu. Couples should hang Radha Krishna Painting in bedroom on the South – West wall to build up relationship between the couple.

Buddha Painting

According to feng shui and Vastu shastra, living room vastu shastra painting includes Buddha painting. This painting brings in energy and prosperity. Never hang such painting in Bedroom, Bathroom or Kitchen. You can hang such painting in Living Room. For Buddha Painting, Vastu experts advise to hang in North-East direction of the house and room.

Laxmi Painting

The best place to hang Laxmi ji painting is in the north/north-east direction of your living room or puja room for wealth and prosperity

Painting with Water

Paintings showing water body such as Calm Sea or Waterfall painting, Vastu Shastra experts advise to hang in the north direction. North direction is the direction of Moon that represents water and money. Water element in North energises Moon which results in peace of mind, money and prosperity. Therefore, Vastu Shastra experts suggest, for positive energy, waterfall painting should be hung in North or East wall of the home.

Flower Painting vastu

Flower painting is a good feng shui paintings for bedroom that builds relationship between the residents. South West direction of the bedroom is the best place to hang paintings showing blooming flowers. This helps to build relationship and gives soothing effect to the mind.

Bird Painting Vastu

On East wall painting vastu experts suggest hanging Bird Paintings. It is best to put the birds' picture in the east direction for success and fame.

Painting Showing Passage/ Endless Road

For west wall painting Vastu experts suggest hanging painting showing endless road or passage going deep into the forest should be hung in the west direction, near enterance. It should be such that person entering the house should see it. This will create growth and opportunity in career and business. 

Phoenix/ Garuda Painting

Phoenix or Garuda is vahan (transport) of Lord Vishnu. Phoenix/ Garuda/ Eagle is symbol of power, intelligence and energy. Eagles make their nests on difficult terrains like mountains. Eagles are also considered to be king of birds. Because of their courageos nature and intelligence they are given special place in Vastu and Fengshui. Painting of Garuda. Placement of Garuda/ Phoenix Painting at Home or Office helps growth in career and education. Hang Phoenix/ Garuda Painting on south wall as per vastu.

Parrot Painting

Parrots represents Mercury. Painting of parrots should be placed in the house in the North direction. By putting a picture of a parrot in this direction in the child’s room develeopes the child's interest in studies. This helps in improving memory capacity also. He is able to use his abilities well.

Fish painting vastu

Hanging painting showing calm water with colored fish in it attracts wealth. Painting of 9 Koi fish showing 8 colored and 1 Black brings wealth and prosperity. 8 colored fish represent prosperity and 1 black fish represent progress in career and to absorb negative energy from the house. The best direction for such artwork is North and East.

Though, some experts suggest South East direction also, but South East direction is Agnay Kon (Fire element). Putting artwork depicting water in South East is not advisable.

Mountain painting

Vastu Experts advice to hang such painting on the South West wall of the house or office. Point should be noted that it should not show any water body, such as river, waterfall, pond etc. Such painting gives stability. South West direction is also called Nairatya Kon. This direction should be kept heavy. Mountain painting symbolically makes this direction heavy. Such painting in this direction gives financial stability, reduces expenditures, reduces chances of accidents, and limits health and legal issues.

Sunrise Painting Vastu

Sunrise painting should be hung on the east wall of the house. Such painting also works as remedial vastu in those houses where East side is closed i.e. there is wall and no window or door. Such painting on the Eastern wall brings good health, prosperity and peace.

Lotus Painting

West is the direction of wealth. Lotus Painting as per Vastu should be hung on the west wall of the house for the growth, guidance and motivation to work in direction of wealth creation.

Swan Painting Vastu

According to Vastu Shastra, painting containing pair of Swans making love, helps to develop good relations between the couples. It helps in overcoming arguments and fights between the couples.

Deer Painting Vastu

In Feng Shui, Deer represents long life, fame and successful career. It also overcomes stress and laziness. It is advised to hang Deer Painting in East wall of the bedroom or your work table.

Elephant Painting Vastu

Elephant painting can be placed on front door for good luck and protection; in bedroom for love and loyalty; living room to increase unity and family bonding; children’s room for academic success. 7 Elephant painting in beroom promotes fertility. Best direction is North or East wall of the room.