Vrushabhaya is a term deeply rooted in traditional Indian architecture and construction practices. It is part of the Aaya system, which is used to determine the auspiciousness of a construction site. The Aaya system divides the area of a site into eight categories, each associated with specific outcomes or predictions. Vrushabhaya is one of these eight categories and is considered highly auspicious for construction.
The term Vrushabhaya is derived from the Sanskrit word Vrushabha, which means "bull." In traditional beliefs, the bull symbolizes strength, stability, and prosperity. Therefore, a site that yields Vrushabhaya is believed to bring these qualities to the structure built on it.
Vrushabhaya has been an integral part of Indian architectural traditions for centuries. Ancient texts like the Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra emphasize the importance of calculating the Aaya of a site before beginning construction. These texts describe how the energy of a site can influence the well-being and prosperity of its inhabitants.
In traditional practices, Vrushabhaya is associated with:
To calculate Vrushabhaya, follow these steps:
Let’s say the length is 23 feet and the width is 27 feet:
L = 23
W = 27
Total Area = L × W = 23 × 27 = 621
Vrushabhaya = (Total Area) / 8 = 621 / 8 = 77.625
Remainder = 0.625 × 8 = 5 (Vrushabhaya)
Below is a table of dimensions that yield Vrushabhaya:
| Length (feet) | Width (feet)) | Area (sq.ft) | Aaya | More Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 45 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 9 | 13 | 117 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 9 | 21 | 189 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 11 | 15 | 165 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 11 | 31 | 341 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 13 | 27 | 351 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 13 | 33 | 429 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 15 | 19 | 285 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 15 | 35 | 525 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 15 | 43 | 640 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 17 | 29 | 493 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 17 | 37 | 629 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 17 | 45 | 765 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 19 | 23 | 437 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 19 | 31 | 589 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 19 | 39 | 741 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 19 | 47 | 893 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 19 | 55 | 1,045 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 21 | 25 | 525 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 21 | 41 | 861 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 21 | 49 | 1,029 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 21 | 57 | 1,197 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 27 | 621 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 35 | 805 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 43 | 989 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 51 | 1,173 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 53 | 1,219 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 23 | 59 | 1,357 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 25 | 29 | 725 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 25 | 37 | 925 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 25 | 45 | 1,125 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 25 | 61 | 1,525 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 25 | 69 | 1,725 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 31 | 837 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 39 | 1,053 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 47 | 1,269 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 55 | 1,485 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 63 | 1,701 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 71 | 1,917 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 27 | 79 | 2,133 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 29 | 33 | 957 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 29 | 41 | 1,189 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 31 | 35 | 1,085 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 31 | 51 | 1,581 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 31 | 59 | 1,829 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 33 | 37 | 1,221 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 33 | 45 | 1,485 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 33 | 53 | 1,749 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 33 | 61 | 2,013 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 35 | 47 | 1,645 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 35 | 55 | 1,925 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 35 | 63 | 2,205 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 35 | 71 | 2,485 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 35 | 79 | 2,765 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 41 | 1,517 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 49 | 1,813 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 57 | 2,109 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 65 | 2,405 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 73 | 2,701 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 81 | 2,997 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 37 | 89 | 3,293 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 43 | 1,677 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 51 | 1,989 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 59 | 2,301 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 67 | 2,613 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 75 | 2,808 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 83 | 3,237 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 39 | 91 | 3,549 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 45 | 1,845 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 53 | 2,173 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 61 | 2,501 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 69 | 2,829 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 77 | 3,157 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 85 | 3,485 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 93 | 3,813 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 41 | 101 | 4,141 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 47 | 2,021 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 55 | 2,365 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 63 | 2,709 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 71 | 3,053 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 79 | 3,397 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 87 | 3,741 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 95 | 4,085 | Vrushabhaya | |
| 43 | 103 | 4,429 | Vrushabhaya |
Vrushabhaya is a term used in traditional construction practices to determine the auspiciousness of a site. It is calculated based on the area of the construction site and is one of the eight possible outcomes (Aaya) used to predict the nature of the site.
Multiply the length and width of the construction site, divide the total area by 8, and check the remainder. If the remainder is 5, the site is considered "Vrushabhaya."