These are as follows.
- Square
- Rectangular
- Sherdah (this is wider at the front compared to its back side)
- Gaumukh (this has a wider back side)
While a Sherdah plot is considered to be good for a business or commercial building the Gaumukhi plot is considered to be appropriate for a residential house.
The Facing of a Vastu Plot
There are few aspects about the directions to which a plot of land is mainly faced that is considered to be of vital significance in Vastu Shastra.
Here are some of the recommended directions for the land plot.
- Northeast – This is an appropriate location for the construction of homes, offices and factories.
- Northwest – This is a plot that is an appropriate location for trading activities and businesses.
- Southeast – This plot is a favorable location for a chemical factory and or electricity associated business and industrial setup.
- Southwest – This plot will be appropriate if the nature of work to be carried out here is timed for nightly hours.
Road Facing Plots
There are different placements of roads that outline plots at times. At time there is a single direction of the road that borders on a plot of land. At other time the location has multiple directions of the road that is there. They all have their individual significance for the plot.
When there is a plot of land with roads on its eastern and northern fronts it brings prosperity for those who will stay there. There is road on the western front and you have a chance of name and fame. There is a boost for business success when the road is on the southern side of the plot.
Two side Road Facing Plots
There is a firm belief that when a plot of land has a two way opening with roads on the northern and eastern sides that are facing it is a sign of forthcoming prosperity. If this is on the southern and western side or even a combination of north and south directions the same results are less in their effect. If a plot of land is faced with roads on its northern and the western side it is considered to bring in prosperity to its owners.
When a plot of land is located at the end of a dead road or faced with a T junction of the same it is considered to be a less effective location. The same is also in case of a plot that has roads on all three sides of its location. As per the principles laid down in Vastu Shastra a plot of land that has roads on all its four sides will bring along the best results for the construction of the building on it.
It is an important selection that needs to be made when you are making a choice of land plot for your house or office. This selection will also be followed by the nature and pattern of the architecture that will be adopted in the construction of the building. The plan of a building and the design layout will be done on the guidelines of the Vastu Purusha Mandala. These will ensure suitable placements of the rooms and their openings.
There are web pages that are available which has further details available in them. These will provide you with adequate information and details on the kind of planning required for bringing prosperity and well being for those who will stay within the property. There is a special emphasis as far as the location of the entrance of the house or the building is concerned that will also include the placement of the doors. | 
