A rooftop tank in the wrong corner could be feeding tension at home, a Vastu expert explains where it really belongs

Most homeowners fuss over room layouts but ignore the direction of the rooftop water tank, even though Vastu shastra sets clear rules for it, and a wrongly placed tank is believed to invite stress and money troubles.

When families build a house, they usually obsess over room layouts, the kitchen, the bathroom and the staircase, but the water tank sitting on the roof is often placed wherever a bit of empty space happens to be available. Vastu shastra, however, lays down fairly specific rules about where that tank should stand. The belief is that a tank placed in the wrong corner can raise tension among family members and even trigger money troubles, while one positioned correctly helps keep the household calm and its energy positive.

The northeast corner suits a water source, not the tank itself
According to Mahant Kameshwaranand Vedantacharya of the Udasin Sadhu Ashram in Ballabgarh, water has always held a special place in Vastu shastra. For a borewell or any other water source inside the house, the stretch between east and north, the northeast corner, is considered ideal, since that corner is thought to bring good results both for daily worship and for anything connected with water. The rooftop tank, though, cannot be judged by the same yardstick, because it sits at height and its weight has to be supported by the structure, which is why a separate rule applies to it.

Corners to avoid altogether for the tank
The mahant believes that placing the tank in the northeast or southeast corner tends to stir up friction and disagreements within the family. According to him, the southwest corner is the best spot for the tank. In homes where that exact corner isn't available, the tank can simply be placed along the western side instead, and Vastu treats that as an entirely acceptable alternative. Deciding on the tank's position while the house is still on the drawing board, rather than after construction, saves a lot of trouble later.

A fix for tanks already built in the wrong spot
In many homes the tank's position was fixed long ago, and tearing it down to rebuild it in another direction is neither easy nor practical. For such cases, Mahant Kameshwaranand Vedantacharya suggests a simpler workaround, painting the existing tank white, or choosing a white tank from the start. He notes that besides white, yellow is also considered an auspicious colour for a water tank in Vastu, and adopting either of these colours can significantly soften the effect of a wrongly placed tank. In other words, even where changing direction isn't possible, changing the colour can still reduce the flaw.

White colour paired with the right direction brings prosperity
Vastu belief holds that when the tank sits in the south or west and is also painted white, that combination proves especially beneficial for the household. Such homes are said to see financial strain and mental stress ease gradually, family life stay peaceful and prosperous, and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi remain with the house. That is precisely why homeowners are advised to pay attention to both the tank's direction and its colour while getting the roof built.

What this means for you
• For those building a house: anyone currently constructing a roof can decide the tank's position at the planning stage itself and avoid trouble later.
• For those with a tank already in place: if the tank sits in the wrong corner, it doesn't have to be torn down, painting it white or yellow is offered as a simpler way to soften the flaw.

Questions & Answers

1. Which direction should the water tank on a rooftop be placed in?
Vastu considers the southwest corner the most auspicious spot for the tank, and if that corner isn't available, placing it along the west side alone also works.

2. Why shouldn't a water tank go in the northeast corner?
The northeast corner is considered good for a water source like a borewell, but not for a heavy tank placed at height, since that is believed to raise tension in the home.

3. What happens if the tank is placed in the southeast corner?
According to Mahant Kameshwaranand Vedantacharya, placing the tank in the southeast corner also tends to increase friction and disagreements within the family.

4. What can be done if a tank is already built in the wrong direction?
In that case the tank can be painted white or replaced with a white-coloured tank, which is believed to reduce the effect of the flaw.

5. Which colours are considered auspicious for a water tank?
Vastu shastra considers both white and yellow auspicious colours for a water tank.

6. What benefit comes from the right direction combined with a white tank?
It is believed to ease tension in the home, improve the financial situation, and keep the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi with the household.

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