Hoshiarpur: Trees and plants are nature's priceless heritage, providing us directly with life-sustaining oxygen. Moreover, if planted in the correct direction, they can also attract the blessings of the planetary deities governing those directions. It is the belief of internationally renowned Vastu expert and author Dr. Bhupendra Vastushastri that specific deities and planets directly reside within these trees and plants.
To please your chosen deity (Ishta Dev) and Vastu Purush, earn merit by planting a tree according to the direction as follows:
1. East: White Arka (Calotropis), Madar, Red Rose, Banyan.
2. South: Khair (Catechu), Hibiscus, Sandalwood, Red flowers, Ashoka.
3. West: Shami, Peepal, Vaijanti.
4. North: Apamarg, Betel leaf, Mango, Tulsi.
5. North-East (Ishaan Kon): Tulsi, Turmeric, Marigold, Panj Bel.
6. South-East (Agneya Kon): Rose, Harsingar (Night-flowering Jasmine), Gular (Cluster Fig).
7. South-West (Nairitya Kon): Red Sandalwood, Sheesham (Rosewood), Bhujang, Ashoka, Teak (Sagwan).
8. North-West (Vayavya Kon): Palash (Flame of the Forest), Tuberose (Rajanigandha), Jasmine (Chameli).
Plant the aforementioned trees according to the directions of your home. However, one must strictly ensure that no tree is planted in the *Brahma Sthan* (the central point or heart) of the building; this rule applies even if the tree were to yield bricks of gold. Additionally, care must be taken to ensure that the shadow of any tree does not fall upon the building during the second and third *Prahars* (quarters) of the day.