Free Main Entrance Vastu Checker (32 Padas)
In Vastu, each wall of the house is divided into 8 parts called padas — 32 in total. Choose the pada where your main door is, and you will see whether it is good, neutral or bad, its effect, and what you can do about it.
How to find the pada
- Find which wall your main door is on (North, East, South or West).
- Divide that wall into 8 equal parts.
- Count the parts in the direction shown below. The part with the door is its pada.
Main entrance Vastu by pada
The effect of a main door in each of the 32 padas.
North wall
| Pada | Result | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| N1 Roga |
Bad | Illness and enmity. |
| N2 Naag |
Bad | Jealousy, enmity and hidden opponents. |
| N3 Mukhya |
Good | Wealth, prosperity and happiness of children. (Ideal) |
| N4 Bhallat |
Good | Abundance, opportunities and success. (Ideal) |
| N5 Soma (Kuber) |
Good | Wealth, savings and spiritual inclination. |
| N6 Bhujag |
Bad | Conflicts with children and relatives. |
| N7 Aditi |
Bad | Problems and conflicts concerning women of the family. |
| N8 Diti |
Bad | Obstacles and poverty (some schools rate it neutral). |
East wall
| Pada | Result | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| E1 Shikhi (Agni/Isha) |
Bad | Risk of fire, accidents and sudden losses. |
| E2 Parjanya |
Bad | Wasteful expenditure and lack of growth in family matters. |
| E3 Jayant |
Good | Success, victory and steady inflow of wealth. (Ideal) |
| E4 Mahendra (Indra) |
Good | Authority, government favour, fame and prosperity. (Ideal) |
| E5 Surya |
Neutral | Good energy but can bring anger, ego and short temper. |
| E6 Satya |
Bad | Broken promises, trust issues and unreliability. |
| E7 Bhrisha |
Bad | Harsh, insensitive behaviour and quarrels. |
| E8 Antariksha |
Bad | Theft, losses and financial leakage. |
South wall
| Pada | Result | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| S1 Anil |
Bad | Weak growth of family and progeny-related worries. |
| S2 Pusha |
Bad | Dependence on others, servitude and struggle. |
| S3 Vitatha |
Good | Acceptable; growth with effort (some schools rate it neutral). |
| S4 Grihakshat |
Good | Prosperity, increased earnings and success. (Ideal) |
| S5 Yama |
Bad | Fear, rising expenses and health worries. |
| S6 Gandharva |
Bad | Loss of reputation and poverty. |
| S7 Bhringraj |
Bad | Poverty, struggle and lack of results despite effort. |
| S8 Mriga |
Bad | Loss of strength, stagnation and weak progress of children. |
West wall
| Pada | Result | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| W1 Pitru |
Bad | Ancestral trouble, reduced vitality and financial distress. |
| W2 Dauvarik |
Bad | Career instability and lack of growth. |
| W3 Sugreev |
Good | Growth, wealth and progress. (Ideal) |
| W4 Pushpadant |
Good | Prosperity, fulfilment of desires and family growth. (Ideal) |
| W5 Varun |
Good | Gains and wealth growth. |
| W6 Asur |
Bad | Trouble from government / authorities and enmity. |
| W7 Shosh |
Bad | Sorrow, addictions and losses. |
| W8 Papyakshma |
Bad | Illness, addictions and wrong habits. |
Main entrance Vastu tips
Do
- The main door should be the largest door of the house and open inward, clockwise.
- Keep the entrance clean, clutter-free and well lit.
- Use good quality wood; the door should not creak.
- Place a nameplate and auspicious symbols (Swastik, Om, Shubh-Labh).
- Keep the threshold slightly raised.
Don't
- No obstruction (dwar vedha) in front of the door — pole, tree, pillar or another door's corner.
- Do not keep shoes, dustbins or broken items right in front of the main door.
- Avoid a toilet directly facing or next to the main entrance.
- Avoid dark colours like black on the main door.
- Do not place a mirror directly facing the main door.
Common questions
Which entrance padas are best as per Vastu?
N3, N4, E3, E4, S4, W3 and W4 are ideal for the main entrance. S3, W5 and N5 are also good.
How do I find the pada of my main door?
Divide the wall that has the main door into 8 equal parts. On the North wall count from the North-West corner, on the East wall from the North-East corner, on the South wall from the South-East corner, and on the West wall from the South-West corner. The part where the door sits is its pada.
Is a South-facing main door always bad?
No. S4 is an ideal pada and S3 is good. The other South padas are not recommended.
What if my door covers two padas?
Select both padas in the checker. You will get the result for each one and an overall verdict.
What should I avoid in front of the main door?
Avoid any obstruction such as a pole, tree or pillar, shoes and dustbins, and a mirror facing the door.
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