Vastu Purusha Mandala

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
Hindu architectural diagram
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:deity
cardinal directions
gptkbp:basisFor city planning
residential architecture
palace architecture
public building design
air element placement
altar location
building layout
earth element placement
entrance placement
fire element placement
location of deities
placement of rooms
proportional measurements
ritual space design
space element placement
temple floor plan
water body placement
zoning of activities
gptkbp:centralSquareCalled Brahmasthana
gptkbp:depicts Vastu Purusha lying within the grid
gptkbp:dividedInto padas
gptkbp:division usually 64 or 81
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vastu Purusha Mandala
gptkbp:influencedBy Hindu mythology
Vedic traditions
gptkbp:mentionedIn Vastu Shastra texts
gptkbp:originatedIn ancient India
gptkbp:purpose promote well-being
align buildings with cosmic principles
ensure spiritual harmony
gptkbp:relatedTo mantras
Sacred geometry
gptkbp:represents cosmic man
gptkbp:shape gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:surroundedBy peripheral squares
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:state_order
universe
harmony
gptkbp:usedFor urban planning
house design
temple orientation
gptkbp:usedIn Indian architecture
Hindu temple architecture
Vastu Shastra
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vastu_Purusha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8