Direction Guidelines for Kitchen
Kitchen Location
Best: Southeast (Agni corner)
Good: Northwest
Avoid: Northeast, Southwest
Cooking Direction
Best: Face East while cooking
Good: Face North
Avoid: Face South or West
What to Place Where
Stove/Gas
Position: Southeast corner
Direction: Cook facing East
Keep 3-4 inches from wall
Sink/Water
Position: Northeast corner
Keep diagonal from stove
Never adjacent to stove
Refrigerator
Best: Southwest corner
Good: West or South
Avoid: Northeast
Microwave/OTG
Position: Southeast
Same zone as stove
All fire elements together
Storage Placement
- Overhead cabinets: South or West walls
- Grain storage: Northwest (for longevity)
- Daily items: East side for easy access
- Heavy utensils: South or West cabinets
- Gas cylinder: Southeast, away from direct flame
- Water purifier: Northeast corner
- Exhaust fan: East wall
Recommended Colors
Fire element colors energize the kitchen:
Orange
Yellow
Red
Light Green
Wheat
Peach
Avoid: Black, dark blue, dark gray (water/earth colors in fire zone)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Kitchen under bedroom: Causes health issues for those sleeping above
- Kitchen above toilet: Extremely inauspicious, causes financial loss
- Stove near sink: Fire-water clash causes family conflicts
- Kitchen in Northeast: Destroys prosperity and causes illness
- Cooking facing South: Leads to financial problems
- Kitchen door facing main door: Digestive and health issues
- Black granite counters: Absorbs positive energy
- Broken utensils: Attracts poverty
- Dirty kitchen: Blocks prosperity (keep spotless)
Simple Remedies
If Kitchen is in Wrong Direction:
- Place a Vastu pyramid in SE corner
- Use red or orange mats
- Keep a copper pot with water
- Install bright lighting
If Stove and Sink are Adjacent:
- Place green plants between them
- Use wooden partition
- Keep a bowl of rock salt between
If Kitchen is in Northeast:
- Place heavy copper items in kitchen
- Use yellow/orange color scheme
- Keep a brass lamp lit during cooking
- Consider relocating if possible
For Health & Prosperity:
- Keep Tulsi plant near kitchen window
- Store rock salt in kitchen
- Place fresh fruits in NE corner
- Use copper or brass utensils
Quick Tips
Keep kitchen clean and clutter-free
Repair leaky taps immediately
Never leave stove dirty
Avoid eating in kitchen
Natural light is essential
Ventilation in East wall