A brahmasthan is a principle of Vedic
architecture
Architecture is the art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. It is both the process and the product of sketching, conceiving, planning, designing, and constructing building ...
and community planning that designates the center point of a building or geographical area. Vedic architecture is based on
Vastu Shastra
''Vastu shastra'' ( hi, वास्तु शास्त्र, ' – literally "science of architecture") is a traditional Indian system of architecture based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, groun ...
.
The brahmasthan is a special central zone in a building. It is free from any obstructions in the form of a wall, pillar or beam, furniture or fixtures and is often well lit from above, by skylights for instance.
See also
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Maharishi Sthapatya Veda#Features
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Maharishi Vastu buildings in harmony with Natural Law
Architectural elements
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