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You can also display a couple of paintings or photographs on the wall or on a table. Photographs of the deceased, however, should be placed in the south and in southwest, which belong to Yama, the lord of death, and Pitri, the lord of ancestors, respectively.
The Living Room
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Figure 35
Vastu Living Room Layout
Orientation
A good location for the living room is in the northwest, the north, or the northeast of your house.
Northwest
The northwest, which belongs to the element of air, is particularly good if your parties and gatherings tend to run late. People will get restless and move on. This quadrant indicates movement, a characteristic that suits the function of the living room, where people come to visit but don't stay too long.

 
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