Make Your Puja Room An Ideal Puja Room As Per Vastu .

Puja room is the most sacred part of the house. It is the place where you worship God for peace and prosperity. Construction or placement of the puja room brings positive energy in your home.

It is important to follow vastu guidelines to have an ideal puja room. Here are a few tips for designing puja room as per vastu.

North-east is considered the ideal location for puja room. You can opt for east or north direction also. But all other directions should be avoided.

Puja room should always be on the ground floor of your home.

You should not have puja space inside the bedroom. However, if it is in the bedroom, it should be in the north-east corner of the room. Never point your legs toward the puja corner.

There should not be a toilet below, above or next to the puja room as the negative energies from toilet spoils the atmosphere of puja room.

The puja room should not be located next to the kitchen or under the staircase.

The doors of the puja room should have double shutters. The doors should be in a north or east direction.

The roof of the puja room should be dome or pyramid shaped. This facilitates smooth flow of energy and assists in meditation.

The idols should be placed in east, west or north-east direction. It should never face north.

The idols should never face each other. There should be one inch distance between wall and idols. There should not be any broken idol or picture in the puja room.

The lamp should always be placed in front of the God.

There should be a threshold at the entrance of puja room.

The colour of the puja room should be white

, light blue or light yellow. The floor should be of white or off-white marble.

The vessels used in puja room should be made of copper.

Avoid keeping images or pictures of your dead ancestors in the puja room.

The puja room should not be used for any other purpose like storing, sleeping or for concealing valuables and money.

You should always keep puja room clean and tidy. The room should always have sufficient light.

Tips To Prepare Independence Day Speech For Your Kids .

This August 15th, India is going to celebrate its 67th Independence day. Independence day speech is an important part of the independence day celebration. As a parent, you have a vital role in helping your kids prepare the speech.

The Independence day speech is about recognizing and celebrating the independence of our country. It should speak about the struggle for independence, success of the country after independence and our proud to be a part of this independent country. Here are a few tips to help you prepare an independence day speech:

The first thing you need to do is research on the topic. Research about how India got independence, the importance of independence day and changes in the country after being independent.

Form an outline of the speech. Your independence day speech should start with an introduction, then the main body and it should end with a conclusion.

The introduction should be brief. First, address the guest of honour

, dignitaries and audience. Wish them a happy independence day and then set the scene for the rest of the speech.

The main body of the speech should focus on the detail of when and how India got independent, tell about the freedom struggle, sacrifices of freedom fighters, the importance of independence day, the growth of our country after independence and our duties toward the country. Also add some famous quotes relating to independence.

The conclusion of the speech should be on a positive note by saluting all the freedom fighters and leaders and saying “Jai Hind”.

After the speech is prepared, make your child go through presentation few times, while you pretend to be the audience. This will help your child in delivering the speech fluently and clearly.

Advantages Of Investing In An Integrated Township !!

Looking to invest in a township project? The advantages of an integrated township are that buyers can enjoy a complete package with common amenities such as shopping centres, schools, health care centers and clubs. “These townships are developed in a master planned arrangement which gives ample consideration to building layouts and green areas and traffic circulations,” says David Walker, Executive Director (ED), SARE Group. In the DMIC corridor itself, there are about 16-17 industrial self-sustained townships that are planned.

Addressing an investor on whether he should invest in a plot or flat/villas in a township in a real estate chat forum , Walker, replied: “This depends on your budget and your personal circumstances. So, if you need somewhere to live immediately you should buy a built unit. If you are buying for the future, then buying a plot now will get you on the property ladder earlier.”

An integrated township ideally has to be a 108 acre project size. Integrated township, as the name suggests, is a self-sustained township having a number of real estate developments, including residential, commercial/shopping complex, school, hospital or dispensary, recreation facilities and green space.

“You could call it a city within a city. It encompasses all the aspects of modern day living within the vicinity ,” says Ammul Goel of Pushpganga Ventures .

If you look at advantages of staying in a township development, then experts say the pros outweigh the cons. “Townships are developed in a well master planned arrangement. This gives ample consideration to building layouts and green areas and traffic circulations. Also common amenities like shopping, schools, health centers and clubs are also provided, so you get a complete package,” says Walker.

What is the ideal timeline to stay invested in an integrated township project in the suburbs of a city? To cite a

Guide to Buying a House: “Large projects tend to be on the growth corridors of the cities so buying early means that you get the benefit of growth of the city as well as the development in the project. One word of caution is that you should always invest with a reputed developer with licenses and approvals.”

Key Vastu Factors To Be Considered For Your Main Door ?

The main entrance of the home is an important and auspicious part of its structure. It is given prime importance in vastu, as it lets in all the energies that affects health, wealth and good luck.

According to Vastu, the main entrance is the ideal way to bring positive energy into your home. Here are some key vastu factors to be considered for your main entrance:

The main entrance door should be bigger and taller than the other doors in the house.
The door should be of high quality material like marble or teak or mahogany wood. There should not be any cracks in the door and it should not be noisy as it is considered inauspicious. It should be beautiful and welcoming.
Shoes should not be placed in front or near the main entrance. Place shoes either at the side of the door or inside the room. The entrance should be clean and tidy.
There should be a threshold at the main entrance, a pair of feet constructed from white marble should be placed at the side of threshold to invite the goddess of wealth into your home.
There should not be any wall in front of the main entrance. Do not put any picture that is considered inauspicious as per vastu on the main entrance.
The main door should open clockwise. The door should not be self closing.
East and north are the ideal directions for main entrance. However, in already constructed house, if the main door is in some other direction, it can be corrected by taking advice from vastu experts.
The main entrance door should never be in the center or corner of the wall. It should always be off-centred
The main entrance should always be bright and well lit throughout. 

. It should not be situated across from main door of any other house.

Mumbai emerges as best city to invest with returns from 12-19%: Report

BANGALORE: Mumbai emerges as the best city to invest in with investor returns ranging from 12%-19% across 33 business districts in India, ranked on the basis of investor returns over the next five years, says a latest report by Knight Frank

According to the report, 'Top Business Districts in India to Invest in', Business districts of NCR and Bangalore, the largest office markets in the country, lag behind as investor returns range from 8%-11% and 10%-12% respectively.

Central Mumbai and suburban business district, west grabbed the top two spots in the overall investment return. Factors that led to this includes availability of talent, conducive business environment, international air connectivity, presence of prominent stock and commodity exchanges along with headquarters of several banks form the backbone of the financial industry in Mumbai, mentioned the report.

"Real estate investment in India has garnered superior returns in comparison to other asset classes over the previous five years. However, in most cases investment decisions in real estate are based on gut feel and tips which result in poor returns," says Shishir Baijal, Country Head and MD, Knight Frank India.

According to the report Mumbai, NCR, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune is the most conducive cities in the country with investor return during 2013-2017 across these six cities expected to range between 8%-19% pa.

"At 19% pa, Mumbai's Central Mumbai business district will yield the best investment return in the country. Business districts of NCR and Bangalore, despite being the largest office markets in the country will lag behind other cities in terms of investor return," says Samantak Das, Chief Economist, Director-Research & Advisory Services, Knight Frank India.

Decor Your Home With Glass !!

Every one of us desires to have the best home beautification and choose innumerable alternatives to give an elegant look to our home. One such alternative to make our home look elegant and chic is to make use of the glass as home décor. While we talk about using glass for decorating our home, most of us are worried about its durability and its frail nature. One can choose glass as a home decoration material, depending on the home structure and its look. Also you should think about the maintenance procedure while option for this.

Use of glass in buildings architecture and interior design

Today glass is used in clever way of home decor. Here are some uses of glass in and around your home.

• Glass for your roof: As mentioned earlier glass can be used in various places. One such place is the roof of your home. You can have a glass roof in various styles like.

• The traditional style: In this style, you can have a normal glass roof and produce superfluous light in your bedroom. Opt for an area which can give you ample of light and make your bedroom look brighter. Apart from just having a single little roof you can also go in for two skylights. Ensure that you engage a reputable company to fix your glass roof.
• The solid glass panel: This method will also give your room an ample amount of lighting. Instead of a plain roof you can have an entire roof with glass panels which can also be coloured. Part from just using coloured glasses you can also incorporate designs in your glass panelled roof.
• The angled dormer panel: Normally the dormer rooms are dingy and dark. To avoid the room from looking dark, you can install large units of glass panels and make way for light in the dark room.

• Glass for your kitchen: Although most of us are reluctant to use glass in our kitchen, there are various modular kitchens which are entirely designed with glass. You can have kitchen cabinets and platforms of modular kitchen in your home. The glass panels of the closets and the platform will make your kitchen sparkle and give it a neat look. Apart from just the closet doors and platforms, you can also have the surface of the modular chimney made out of glass. For a rare use of the basin in the kitchen, you can have a creative elegant glass basin as well.

• Glass for lighting: One of the best ways to enhance your home is to opt for a prominent lighting. Making use of glass inside your home can reflect a lot of artificial as well as original light. Glass inside your home can be used to obscure, brighten and enhance features. It further illuminates surfaces. Other forms in which glass can be used are; in chandeliers, lights, lamps, lighting floors, lighting ceilings etc.

• Glass for your windows: This is one of the clichéd places in every home where glass is been used. Glass windows make it easier for you to have a beautiful view and observe the temperature changes. Glass can also be designed and coloured in various patterns and shapes to reflect light through the windows.

• Glass for your furniture: The contemporary décor styles use glass in most of the furniture. Doors with glass panels, table tops with glass surface, chairs, mirrors, closets, shelves, stands, TV stands, glass beds, dining set, computer table, colour boards and others give an elegant and a sophisticated look in your home. You can also merge glass with wood, metal, leather, plastic and other materials to get a chic look for your interiors.

• Glass for your walls: Installing glass walls in areas in your home has no restrictions. You can have glass walls in any room of your home. A bathroom can have a layered glass wall; your living room can have a glass wall partition, a bedroom partition and so on.

• Glass for your balcony: The use of glass for ventilation and lighting has been followed since many years. Glass sheaths are popularly used in open areas like balconies in many homes. This will create a visual connection to the outside world. Apart from just the balconies you can also use glass in rooms which can give you the nature’s view.

Points to keep in mind when you opt for glass interiors

As glass is fragile and easy to break, you can use it only in few places in your home. It can be used to accentuate few features of your home. Having a glass interior décor will completely change the ambiance of your home. Glass interiors give your home an airy and light look which makes your interiors look elegant.

You have to be very careful when you opt for glass interiors in your home. You should keep in mind about the temperature changes while opting for glass interiors. You can have a formal décor in your living room with the use of glass as interiors. The glass can be designed in various ways like multi layering, slumping and etching. This would make the room prominent other than providing privacy.

You can have glass interiors in various parts of your room which can act as a prominent interior décor. For your garden you can have a glass wall opening in the lush greenery. This will give you a rejuvenating feeling. Apart from just the glass ceiling and wall, you can also have crystal and glass artefacts which can give you a touch of elegance in your room. Glass paintings can also act as one of the best home decor.

Different appealing glass shapes can be created and presented in different figurines. Glass shapes like flowing water, melting ice and others can be opted for. Areas like a bar cabinet, living room pedestals, bedroom areas and others can be designed with glass and its components. Apart from just the glass being used for beautifying things, we can also make use of it to camouflage a door leading to many other areas.

For an elegant staircase, you can make use of glass in the railings. Colourful bars can be selected for this purpose. For a roof, you can make use of painted or coloured glass which can give you an alluring look ambiance. Apart from just the large glass blocks, you can also have glass tiles that will beautify your home as well as provide you superfluous light and ventilation.

If you are a sportive person and would like to have a unique bedroom roof, you can have a sheer glass roof in your bedroom. Doing this will make you feel like having a nap under the stars as well as will provide you a beautiful view of the lush green garden. Apart from just for the interiors, glass can be used as furniture parts like table tops, seating arrangements, head boards for cots and so on.

Glass pillars and blocks in your room can also act as an elegant décor. Other than just acting as a pillar, glass can also serve as a lantern piece which can provide spare lighting.

Green Home Helps To Save Money and Environment

Green Home in India is not a new concept or a new thing to real estate in India. Today green home means a home or apartment project where builder or architect adopts green principles such as rainwater harvesting, effective waste management system and focusing on energy or water efficiency. Increasing conscious of health and environment has resulted in increase in demand for green homes in India. The combination of innovative green ideas and high technology not only helped real estate sector in India but also helped to save money and environment by reducing or eliminating wastage of water, energy & building material.

Everyone wants their home and neighbourhood green and clean. It is not required that your home be expensive to make them green home. Builders and developers brings innovative technique to make their project affordable green home. But if you already own a home 5 or 10 years back and it is not a green home, don’t try to make them green by investing on expensive items or things that cannot be handled or maintained easily.

Convert existing homes to Green home

Simple and easy ways to save environment and covert your existing homes to Green home is replacing home appliance that sucks your electricity and replace taps or fittings that consumes your water. Insulating your homes, natural ventilation and lightings, landscaping and replacing with energy star appliance and water saving fixtures can help you to convert existing home to green home.

Bring greenery into homes by adopting balcony gardening, hanging or container garden etc. Use single color flower stick or a colorful bunch in bedroom or living room and ensure some extra oxygen with these plants.

Things to look when buying a Green Home

• Ensure the property is installed with water-saving devices and energy saving devices.

• When choosing flooring for your apartment, choose marbles as they are environment friendly.

• Granite has an advantage of absorbing heat and it is recommended for kitchen slabs.

• Choose location close to office, school and shopping or entertainment.

• If the location or distance between home and office is easy to commuting in bicycle, use bicycle once or twice in a week.

• Let natural sunlight into your house and prevent growth of bed bugs and mites.

• Reduce plastic and promote composting in your neighborhood.

• While painting your home or apartment, go for zero or low-VOC paint.