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Vastu shastra is a traditional Hindu system of architecture that literally translates as "science of architecture". These are texts found in the Indian subcontinent that describe the principles of design, layout, measurements, soil preparation, spatial layout and spatial geometry. The Vastu Shastras incorporate traditional Hindu beliefs and, in some cases, Buddhist beliefs. The designs are intended to integrate architecture with nature, relative functions of various parts of the structure, and ancient beliefs using geometric patterns (yantra), symmetry, and directional alignments.
Vastu Shastra is the textual part of Vastu Vidya, the latter being the widest knowledge of the architecture and design theories of ancient India. Vastu Vidya's knowledge is a collection of ideas and concepts, with or without the support of layout diagrams, which are not rigid. On the contrary, these ideas and concepts are models for the organization of space and form within a building or collection of buildings, depending on their functions in relation to the other, their use and the general fabric of Vastu. The ancient principles of Vastu Shastra include those for the design of Mandir (Hindu temples) and principles for the design and design of houses, towns, cities, gardens, roads, waterworks, shops and other public areas.