• Sanskrit Name: Purva
• Presiding Deity: Indra (King of Gods)
• Element: Air (Vayu)
• Qualities: Health, growth, knowledge, and new beginnings

Rules and Significance:

• The east is ruled by Indra, and it is linked to the rising sun, which symbolizes new opportunities, health, and vitality.
• The main entrance can be placed in the east, especially for homes focused on health, learning, and personal growth.
• Large windows or openings should be placed in the east to allow the first rays of sunlight into the house. Sunlight in the morning is believed to cleanse the space of negativity.
• Vastu also suggests having a study or work area facing east, as it boosts concentration and mental clarity.
• Ideal Rooms: The main entrance, study room, or living room can be placed in the east to harness the positive energy from the rising sun. This direction is ideal for rooms that encourage new beginnings and mental clarity.
• Avoid: Avoid placing bathrooms or storage rooms in the east, as this can block the flow of sunlight and the positive energy it brings. Heavy structures in the east can block growth and health.