Which deity is worshiped in Vastu Shastra?
The ancient text of Vastu Shastra mentions various Gods from Hindu mythology fixing their locations on the site and prescribing the offerings to be made to them. We should treat our house like a human being, like a good friend who gives us comfort and protection. We can also give a personal name to our house. In Vastushastra it is known as Vastu Purusha. The Vastu Purusha is said to be the spirit of the site. Its in the form of a human male and lies on the site with his head towards the east, his posture fitting exactly in a square. Aesthetically correct dimensions of rooms, doors windows and even the structural members like plinth and pillars can be determined on the concept of Vastu Purusha. Even the interior can be made by the posture of the Vastu Purusha and the norms, which specifies where and how the structure should be built, so that it does not injure him.
