A Vastu dosha is an imbalance in the way a space is arranged relative to the directions and the five elements. Vastu Shastra teaches that when a home aligns with these principles, energy flows smoothly — and when it does not, you get a dosha.
Common types of Vastu dosha
- Directional dosha: a key room (kitchen, bedroom, entrance) placed in an unfavourable direction.
- Elemental dosha: fire and water elements clashing, such as a stove beside a sink.
- Clutter and blockage dosha: blocked entrances, dark corners, or heavy storage in the wrong zone.
How to fix a Vastu dosha
Most doshas can be reduced without breaking walls. The goal is to rebalance rather than rebuild.
- Use colours, lighting, and plants to strengthen weak zones.
- Reposition movable items like beds, mirrors, and dustbins.
- Add symbolic remedies (sea salt, pyramids, Vastu symbols) where structural change is not possible.
The hardest part is knowing which doshas your specific home has. That is exactly what Vastu Scanner AI does — point your camera at a room, and it identifies doshas with severity ratings and step-by-step remedies.