The Science of House Building

If the zodiac sign of the house is favorable to the ascendant Lagna: the specific zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at a particular time, great prosperity will follow. However, if the house is positioned to the left, or if the Moon and Sun are under the influence of malefic planets, the life of the inhabitants will be filled with distress and deformity. Verse 18

Zodiac Compatibility for House Construction

For all those who intend to build a good house, if they first align the house's zodiac sign to the front or the right of their own birth sign, their efforts will be successful. They will enjoy a long life and the blessing of good children. If the house is positioned to the rear or the left, it will result in chronic illness and death.

(Meaning) Regarding the placement of the entrance for a house: it is best to have it positioned in front of or to the right of the owner's birth sign. If it is positioned behind or to the left, it is considered evil. Verse 19

Inauspicious Days for House Construction

When building a house, if the zodiac sign of the house is to the front or the right, the Goddess of Fortune Lakshmi will reside there. If it is to the rear or the left, even if the house is built with gold and great wealth, the very life of the inhabitants will depart. Verse 20

Auspicious Months for House Construction

Chithirai, Vaikasi, Adi, the great Avani, the established Aippasi, along with the enduring Karthigai, and finally Thai and Masi—these eight months are the ones praised for beginning the construction of a new house; they bring goodness.

(Meaning) Chithirai, Vaikasi, Adi, Avani, Aippasi, Karthigai, Thai, and Masi—these eight months roughly mid-April to mid-December and mid-January to mid-March are good for starting house construction. Verse 21

Inauspicious Months for Construction and Moving In

Panguni, Aani, Purattasi, and Margazhi—these four months are deficient. If one ignores this and builds or moves into a house during these times, it will lead to degradation, suffering, and disease.

(Meaning) Panguni, Aani, Purattasi, and Margazhi—these four months are not suitable for either starting construction or for a housewarming ceremony. If one acts contrary to this and moves in or builds, illness will arise. Verse 22

Setting the Roof Ridge

Just as one establishes a Lingam a devotional symbol of Shiva, one must mark three lines. Draw a line for the center and the sides; the top shall be the day for the roof ridge. If the roof is set on a day that aligns with the temple tower or the mansion's structure, the house will be radiant; otherwise, the prosperity of the house will vanish.

(Meaning) Like a Lingam, draw three long curved lines. These markings will appear... [text continues to describe the base line].