“VASTU SHASTRA” is a very important part of ancient Indian literature dealing with knowledge of architecture, iconography and art relating to structures and buildings. It comprise of independent works which are classified under the general heading of Vastu Shastra.The word “VASTU” has been derived from ‘VASTOSHPATI’ used in ‘Rig Veda’ and is meant to provide protection, happiness and prosperity in this life as well as after death.