At a glance:

A water source should be dug as soon as the proper prayers are performed. A well, borewell, a pond or a swimming pool should preferably be placed in the North of North-east. Deep wells are good. You can also have your well, ponds and pools in proportion to the site dimensions.

As soon as a site is selected and the appropriate prayers are performed, the first thing that you have to do is to dig a well, bore-well or underground water tank.

The marking of the lot and building should be done. If the water diviner finds that the water is available either in the north or north east of the site, a well may be dug. Else it is better to settle for an underground water tank or a swimming pool.

Care should be taken to dig the well or tank or swimming pool in such a manner that the energy lines do not cross the well or the water body. The following diagram may be referred.

If you observe the huge water tanks (pushkarinis) of ancient Indian temples that are prosperous and giving the much needed solace to the people, you will notice that most of them are to the north of north-east.

You will also find that these are not only very wide in the shape of a square but also fairly deep. I feel that this principle should.be followed, especially while constructing underground water tanks — be squares and go as deep as possible.

You can also have your water tanks in proportion to the site dimensions. For example for a 100′ x 150′ site you can have your water tank (or swimming pool) dug in 2:3 ratio with the depth either 2 or 3 depending on your requirement of water.

This will enhance the benefits of vastu for the residents.

The following diagaram (as per Mayamata) is also self-explanatory.