India’s Feng Shui Equivalent: Vastu Shastra

India has Vastu Shastra, a traditional system of architecture and spatial energy alignment. It is often compared to Feng Shui as the Indian counterpart of spatial planning.

• Emphasizes the balance of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space)

• East-facing entrances are considered auspicious

• The arrangement of rooms and building orientation is believed to influence fortune

Saudi Arabia (Islamic Cultural Influence)

Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world do not have a systematic concept like Feng Shui, but Islamic architecture and lifestyle principles include elements of spatial and environmental harmony:

• Qibla (Mecca direction): Buildings, especially mosques, are designed considering the direction of Mecca

• Ventilation-conscious architecture: Structures are designed to maximize airflow to suit the hot climate

• The importance of water: Gardens and fountains are incorporated to provide coolness and a sense of tranquility

Conclusion

India’s Vastu Shastra is quite similar to Feng Shui, while Saudi Arabia does not have a direct equivalent. Instead, Islamic architectural principles shape spatial planning and environmental harmony in the region.