Who is Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan?

Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan is a renowned principal Vastu consultant, traditional architect, and scholar of Sthapatya Veda and Thachu Shastra with decades of experience designing temples, Nalukettu residences, and commercial real estate.

What is the difference between an architect and a Vastu Sthapathi?

A standard architect focuses on aesthetics, space utilization, and municipal building codes. A Master Sthapathi combines architectural design with subtle energy engineering, solar geometry, magnetic alignment, Kolmanam and Angulamanam metrology.

What is Sthapatya Veda?

Sthapatya Veda is one of the four Upavedas (associated with Atharva Veda), containing the ancient Indian science of architecture, city planning, temple engineering, and sacred geometry.

What areas does Vastudeepam serve?

Vastudeepam offers on-site Vastu visits across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and All-India, as well as physical visits to the Middle East (GCC) and global online CAD consultations worldwide.

Which direction is best for a house main door?

The main door should ideally be positioned in auspicious grid sectors (Padas) of North (Mukhya/Bhallat), East (Jayanta/Indra), or South (Vitatha/Grihakshat). Avoid placement directly on corner grid intersections.

What is a Nalukettu house?

A Nalukettu is a traditional Kerala architectural style featuring four interconnected wings centered around an open-to-sky central courtyard (Nadumuttam), providing natural passive cooling and optimal Vastu energy flow.

Where should the master bedroom be located?

The Master Bedroom must be in the South-West (Nairutya) corner of the building, governed by the Earth element for stability, authority, and restful sleep.

Where should the kitchen be placed according to Vastu?

The kitchen should be located in the South-East (Agneya) quadrant, governed by the Fire element (Agni). The cooking stove should be placed so the cook faces East.

Where should the pooja room be positioned?

The pooja room should ideally be placed in the North-East (Eeshanya) quadrant, the sacred intake zone for spiritual clarity and subtle energy.

What is Brahmasthan in a home?

Brahmasthan is the central 1/9th area of a plot or building. It must be kept open, light, and free from structural load, pillars, toilets, or staircases.

Which way should we face while sleeping?

You should sleep with your head pointing towards South or East. Never sleep with your head pointing towards North.

Where should staircases be built?

Staircases should be located in South, South-West, or West directions and turn in a clockwise direction while ascending.

Where should the underground water tank be dug?

Underground water sumps, borewells, and wells should be located in the North-East (Eeshanya) or North/East zones.

Where should the overhead water tank be placed?

Overhead water storage tanks must be placed in the South-West (Nairutya) or West/South, adding beneficial structural weight to the Earth zone.

Where should the CEO or Managing Director office be in commercial Vastu?

The executive suite for a CEO, Founder, or Managing Director should be located in the South-West (Nairutya) facing North or East.

Where should the accounts and cash counter be in an office?

The finance department and cash safe should be placed in the North quadrant, governed by Lord Kuber (wealth).

How does Vastu help manufacturing factories?

Industrial Vastu ensures heavy machinery is in South-West, electrical transformers in South-East, raw materials in West, and finished goods in North-West for smooth logistics.

Can commercial real estate layouts be modified without business disruption?

Yes, Vastudeepam specializes in non-disruptive corporate zoning adjustments, desk reorientations, and elemental remedies.

What is Agama Shastra?

Agama Shastra comprises ancient Vedic manuals defining rules for sacred temple architecture, deity idol sculpting, consecration rituals, and Kshetra master planning.

What is Darukarma in Kerala temple architecture?

Darukarma is the ancient timber engineering and ornamental wooden roof joinery technique characteristic of Kerala temple Sreekovils.

Does Vastudeepam handle ancient temple restorations?

Yes, Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan undertakes authentic, non-invasive restorations of historic heritage temples and royal structures.

Can Vastu defects be corrected without demolition?

Yes. Using elemental metal strips (copper, brass, lead), gemstone grids, directional colors, and space programming, over 85% of Vastu defects can be remedied non-destructively.

What is geopathic stress in Vastu?

Geopathic stress refers to natural earth radiations, underground water veins, or fault lines that create subtle electromagnetic disturbance in human living areas.

How does elemental balancing work in Vastu remedies?

Each quadrant corresponds to one of the Five Elements. When a quadrant has an opposing element (e.g. Fire in Water zone), remedies introduce neutralizer colors or metals to stabilize the frequency.

How does an online Vastu consultation work?

Clients submit floor plan drawings and satellite plot locations via email or WhatsApp. Master Sthapathi A.B. Sivan performs digital Kolmanam grid auditing and conducts a live video consultation.

What documents are required for an online audit?

A clear CAD or PDF floor plan marked with magnetic North direction, plot dimensions, photos/videos of the property, and Google Maps pin.

Is an online consultation as accurate as an on-site visit?

For blueprint planning, floor plan audits, and pre-construction advisory, online consultations using precise satellite directional data are 100% accurate.

VastudeepamInstitute of Traditional Sthapatya & Vāstu

लोकहिताय लोकसुखाय ॥ Lokahitāya Lokasukhāya

Vastudeepam

Institute of Traditional Sthapatya & Vāstu

A Traditional Institution of Sthapatya — Consultancy • Design • Education

"Serving Society through the Timeless Wisdom of Sthapatya and Vāstu. Preserving Tradition. Designing for Generations."

Led byMaster Sthapathi A.B. Sivan — Founder & Chief Sthapati

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Official EmblemTraditional Sthapatya

Professional Engagements

Remote CAD blueprint audit, video walk-through evaluation, and digital Kolmanam metrology reports for clients worldwide.

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Sacred Architectural Consultancy

End-to-end architectural advisory combining ancient Sthapatya Veda master planning with modern structural engineering.

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Consultancy Wing 01

Vastu Implementations

On-Site Audits & Kolmanam & Angulamanam Metrology

Scientific Vastu calculations rooted in ancient treatises (Manushyalaya Chandrika, Mayamatam). We perform exact dimensional evaluations (Kolmanam and Angulamanam metrology) to align orientation, perimeter, and spatial zones for residential and commercial spaces.

Consultancy Wing 02

Temple Architecture

Sacred Kshetra Design & Sreekovil Craft

Master planning, design, and execution of traditional Kerala temple complexes—including Sreekovil roof timber joinery (Darukarma), Namaskara Mandapams, stone sculpting, and ritualistic orientation standards.

Consultancy Wing 03

Heritage Projects

Palace & Historic Structure Restoration

Scientific conservation and restoration of centuries-old royal palaces, heritage mansions, and traditional timber structures using authentic non-invasive methods, lime plastering, and traditional joinery.

Consultancy Wing 04

Houses & Residences

Nalukettu, Ettukettu & Modern Vastu Homes

Harmonizing traditional Kerala courtyard housing typologies (Nalukettu, Ettukettu, Pathinarukettu) with modern lifestyle demands, optimal air circulation, natural daylighting, and energy balance.

Consultancy Wing 05

Commercial Vastu

Corporate Offices, Resorts & Industrial Hubs

Evaluating large-scale commercial real estate, industrial factories, and luxury resorts to optimize employee productivity, financial energy flow, and structural compliance with Vastu Purusha Mandala principles.

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Traditional Documentation

Measured Drawings & Palm-leaf Translations

Field documentation, laser-precise architectural measurements, and translation of rare palm-leaf Vastu manuscripts to preserve Kerala's sacred architectural heritage for future scholars.

Proven Architectural Legacy

Thrissur, Kerala

Vastu-compliant orientation and layout masterplan for pilgrim reception halls and sacred enclosures.

Geographic Legacy

Vastudeepam Project Atlas

Over 5,000 architectural consultations and heritage projects mapped across South India.

Heritage Mapping EngineSpatial Distribution of Kshetra & Gruha Architecture

Thiruvananthapuram

Monuments & Palaces

Total Projects1240

Kottayam

Nalukettu Residences

Total Projects850

Pathanamthitta

Aranmula Sacred Hub

Total Projects1120

Ernakulam

Contemporary Vastu Homes

Total Projects2100

Thrissur

Temple Architecture

Total Projects940

Malabar / Kannur

Traditional Woodcraft

Total Projects750

Unbroken Lineage

Guru Parampara

The sacred transmission of Vastu Vidya across generations

Ancient Vastu Treatises

Manushyalaya Chandrika & Mayamatam

Traditional Vishwakarma Masters

Travancore & Malabar Guilds

Mahasthapathis of Kerala

Master Builders & Kshetra Craftsmen

A. B. Sivan & Vastudeepam Scholars

Custodians of Architectural Heritage

Vastudeepam Gurukulam Students

Next Generation Architects & Engineers

Master Guild & Consultants

Consultancy Wing Team

Guiding your architectural vision under the authoritative leadership of Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan.

Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan

Founder & Chief Vastu Consultant

32+ Years Experience

Core Expertise:Sthapatya Veda, Temple Architecture, Kolmanam & Angulamanam Metrology, Nalukettu Masterplanning

"Living authority and custodian of Kerala's architectural heritage. Guided over 5,000+ site consultations, 100+ monumental temple masterplans, and author of 10+ reference texts."

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Er. K. Radhakrishnan Achari

Chief Structural & Temple Engineer

25+ Years Experience

Core Expertise:Sacred Stone Sculpting, Darukarma Timber Joinery, Sreekovil Roof Mechanics

"Specialist in traditional stone load-bearing calculations, wood preservation techniques, and structural stability of large Kshetra complexes."

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Sthapathi Suresh Kumar

Senior Vastu Consultant & On-Site Lead

20+ Years Experience

Core Expertise:Plot Energy Auditing, Kolmanam Metrology, Residential & Commercial Vastu Corrections

"Leads Vastudeepam's on-site inspection wing across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. Expert in non-destructive Vastu remedial rectifications."

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Ar. Anjali Sivan

Architectural Conservator & Documentation Lead

12+ Years Experience

Core Expertise:Heritage Mansion Conservation, Laser Measurement Studies, Digital Archiving

"Combines modern architectural CAD / 3D laser scanning with ancient measurement units (Kole, Viral) to document and restore historic Nalukettus and royal palaces."

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Scholarship & Research

Publications & Literature

Authoritative reference texts serving students, architects, and researchers worldwide.

Vastu Vidhana Dharpanam

A comprehensive reference guide detailing traditional architectural principles and residential planning.

Reference Volume

Viswakarmeeyam

Decades of teaching and mentoring generations of architects.

Client Testimonials & Trust

Rated 4.9/5 across hundreds of traditional home builds, temple consecrations, and commercial real estate audits.

"Master Sthapathi A.B. Sivan designed our Nalukettu in Thrissur with incredible precision. The climate control inside the central Nadumuttam and the peaceful vibe of the house is extraordinary."

K. Narayanan NambiarHeritage Tharavadu Homeowner, Kerala

"We engaged Vastudeepam for non-destructive Vastu rectifications at our corporate headquarters. The non-demolition elemental remedies resolved our workspace issues without altering our structure."

Rajesh V. MenonManaging Director, Enterprise Group

"The online CAD blueprint audit for our Dubai villa was seamless. Sthapathi A.B. Sivan provided exact Kolmanam & Angulamanam dimensions and door placements that aligned perfectly with our local architects."

S. RamakrishnanGlobal Client, GCC

Institutional Consultancy Desk

Schedule of Professional Honoraria

"The knowledge belongs to the tradition. Our honorarium reflects the professional application of that knowledge."

Non-demolition elemental remedies, directional usage adjustments, and space rebalancing for existing buildings.

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Clear Guidance

Comprehensive Vastu FAQ Catalog

30+ Empirical Answers by Master Sthapathi A.B. Sivan & Sthapatya Desk

Vastudeepam is the authoritative Vastu consultancy and sacred architectural advisory wing of Master Sthapathi A. B. Sivan (ABSivan), operating under parent firm Veytron Enterprises LLP.

Local Presence & Advisory

Kerala Advisory Hub

Vastudeepam operates physical on-site plot audit services across all 14 districts of Kerala—Kochi, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kottayam, and Alappuzha—as well as major Indian metros and international GCC locations.

Principal Desk: Kochi & Palakkad, Kerala, India

Direct Line: +91 88487 47653

Email: info@vastudeepam.com

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