It is believed that a tortise can neutralize negative energies and has power to balance and harmonize the environment around us,As tortoise is gifted with long life therefore in Vastu Shastra and in Feng Shui it gives Long Life. As in Puranas, Lord Vishnu took the form of tortoise to uphold the earth and its beings during the Sagar Manthan; Lord Vishnu's Tortoise is second avatar and is called as Kurma avatar. Vastu rules of placing tortise: Tortoise which is made up of earthen material such as resin or mud, they should be placed in the North East, Center or in the South West. The tortoise made of metals is to be placed in North and North West. Tortoise made of crystals should be either placed in South West or North West. Tortoise figurines made of wood is to be placed either in East or in South East. You must always remember that wherever you place your tortoise figurine, it should always face towards East Direction.