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Frequently asked questions सामान्य प्रश्न

Quick answers for every tool. Vastu guidance is advisory; points marked Traditional belief are not scientific claims.

Floor plan + mandala

Which north should I use — the arrow on my plan or my phone compass?

An architect's arrow is usually true north: switch magnetic correction off. A phone or compass reading is magnetic north: keep correction on and add your location so the declination is applied.

What files can I upload?

A JPG, PNG or WebP image up to 10 MB. Plans are stored privately in your account.

Why does the grid not line up with my walls?

Use the fit sliders to stretch and move the 81-pada grid over the outer walls of the built area, then save.

Satellite map plot

Do I need to sign in?

Yes. Address search, ground heights and saving run only for signed-in users.

How accurate is the traced area?

It depends on how carefully you place the corners and on the imagery, which can be offset by a metre or more and may be a few years old. Confirm with the sale deed or a survey.

Why does it say the slope is not reliable?

Heights come from SRTM terrain data on a ~30 m grid. On plots narrower than about 90 m the grid cannot show the real fall, so measure levels on site.

Can I use it for paid client work?

The tool works, but commercial use of the satellite imagery needs an ArcGIS Location Platform licence key added to the platform.

Odd-shaped plot zones

How are the zone percentages calculated?

The area comes from the corner points (shoelace formula), and the plot is cut into 8 or 16 direction wedges from its centre of area. No AI is involved.

What does a low percentage mean?

Below 12.5% (in 8-zone mode) means a cut in that direction; well above means an extension. Its significance is a Traditional belief.

Can I enter exact measurements?

Yes — edit each corner's coordinates, choose feet or metres and set the bearing of the top edge.

Main door padas

How do I find my door's bearing?

Stand inside facing out through the door and read a compass, or use the phone compass in the tool.

Is a 'not recommended' pada harmful?

No. Pada ratings are Traditional belief; they are not a prediction of illness, loss or misfortune.

Room-by-zone check

Where do the ratings come from?

From the room placement rules in the guide, applied to the zone you choose for each room.

What does 'Not listed' mean?

The rules don't cover that room in that zone, so no rating is given.

Aayadi dimensions

Which units should I enter?

Enter length and width in the unit the tool shows. The Aayadi formula is still awaiting expert review.

Should I change my design to get a good result?

Aayadi is Traditional belief. Treat it as one consideration alongside structure, cost and comfort.

Slope checker

Is there an Indian rule for plot slope?

IS 1742 and NBC 2016 Part 9 require surface water to drain away, but set no universal slope percentage. Ask a local civil engineer.

Why is a US figure shown?

IRC R401.3 (5% over the first 3 m next to the house) is shown for reference only; it is not an Indian requirement.

Plot buying checklist

Does the checklist give a score?

No. It lists each point with its evidence label and sources so you can weigh them yourself.

Can I save it to a client's plan?

Yes, signed in you can save the answers to a saved plan and print them as a report page.

House checklist

Which points are backed by building science?

Points marked Supported cite building, climate or health references; points marked Traditional belief come from classical Vastu texts.

Interior and colours

Do I have to repaint to follow this?

No. Colour and decor suggestions are Traditional belief and optional.

Advanced Vastu muhurat

How precise are the times?

In a small check of 18 Drik Panchang times (4 cities, 3 dates) the median difference was 22 seconds and the largest 85 seconds. Small sample, not a guarantee.

Does AI choose the dates?

No. Windows are calculated by astronomy formulas (Lahiri ayanamsa) and fixed activity rules, which are Traditional belief.

Can I book a window for a client?

Yes, signed in, use 'Book for a client' on any window. The appointment keeps the place, activity and panchang notes.

Birth star & direction

What do I need to enter?

Date, exact time and place of birth. A wrong birth time can change the nakshatra or pada.

Griha pravesh dates

Why is the panchang taken at sunrise?

Traditional practice reads the day's tithi and nakshatra at local sunrise, so the tool uses your location's sunrise.

Compare two properties

Why can't I see my plots?

Comparing needs you to be signed in with at least two saved plots.

3D tools

The 3D view is slow or blank on my phone.

The 3D tools need WebGL. Close other tabs, or try a newer browser; the rest of the platform works without it.

Can I put a 3D view in a report?

Yes. Save the 3D house to a plan and the report prints a labelled 3D house page.

How does the floor plan upload work?

AI only finds where rooms are on the image. Zones, ratings and suggestions come from fixed rules, so AI never rates your Vastu.

Knowledge chat

Where do the answers come from?

Only from passages in the classical-text library, each cited. If nothing relevant is found, the chat says so rather than guessing.

Remedies library

Do remedies guarantee results?

No. Every remedy is labelled Traditional belief and makes no health or wealth promise.

How do I add remedies to a report?

Tick them on the saved plan's 'Remedies by zone' list; the next report prints them.

Vastu reports

Who decides the score and verdict?

A fixed, tested scoring formula. AI may write summary text but never sets the score or verdict.

Can I add my own logo?

Yes, set your branding once and every report uses it.

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