In order to accomplish the ideal effect of Vastu design in a home or structure, proper placement of the front entrance to the building is essential. The location of the front entrance determines which subtle energies are evoked upon entry as well as their effect on the space. This presentation will attempt to shed light upon this phenomena.

Vastu design is founded upon the Vastu Purusha Mandala, which provides a formula for dictating the functions of different parts of a building in relation to the directions. Vastu asserts that architecture connects us harmoniously to nature, which is composed of the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth), the planets, the demigods controlling the eight directions, and God.

The Vastu Purusha Mandala projects these influences onto the Earth and thereby represents a grid of universal energy upon which our buildings stand. This mandala is the blueprint for the construction of buildings, the planning of cities, towns, and even entire countries. This mandala takes the form of a 9x9 square grid.

For the general effect that Vastu has on a home or structure to be accomplished, proper placement of the front entrance upon the Vastu Purusha Mandala is essential. In Vastu architecture, the house is oriented with the exterior walls facing the four cardinal directions. Each direction has beneficial and non-beneficial influences. These are outlined as follows:

-Entrance in the East results in comfort and mental peace.

-Entrance in the South is beneficial for those desirous of liberation or freedom from worldly concerns.

-Entrance in the West is beneficial for material prosperity and abundance.

-Entrance in the North results in general prosperity.

Vastu design is most easily accomplished with a square or rectangular design. Each side of the structure is composed of nine cubic modules, totaling 81 modules for the entire structure. The entrance may be placed in any of the four cardinal directions, but it should be placed at a specific module which will evoke a beneficial energy. Entrance at the wrong module will invoke an energy that acts harmfully. For example, the front entrance placed in the central east module is the place of the Sun. Being a very strong energy, the Sun is said to influence egotistical behavior and the demise of one's children. Being the place of the demigod of death and justice, the front entrance placed in the central south module can influence complete destruction and death. Therefore it is important to know the precise entrance locations which generate an auspicious result. Following are the exact locations upon the 9x9 Vastu Purusha Mandala grid which yield a beneficial result.

East entrance:
-3rd module from the North (Jayant): Influences pervasive victory.
-4th module from the North (Indra): Influences attainment of fame.

-South entrance:
-4th module from the East (Gruhakshata): Influences the expansion of one's wealth and assets.
-6th module from the East (Gandharva): Influences the progression and expansion of all one's activities.

-West entrance:
-3rd module from the South (Sugriva): Influences abundant profit and gain.
-4th module from the South (Pushpadanta): Influences obtainment of good qualities.

-North entrance:
-3rd module from the West (Mukhya): Influences obtainment of spiritual objectives.
-4th module from the West (Bhallata): Influences multiplication of one's qualities.
-5th module from the West (Soma): Influence is equal to obtaining the merit from performing sacrifice.