Check your kitchen direction's Vastu rating and get specific recommendations for stove placement, cook's facing direction and kitchen décor.
The cooking stove should be in the SE zone of the kitchen. The cook should face East while cooking - this aligns with Agni's direction and promotes health.
Sink, water purifier and washing area should be in the North or Northeast of the kitchen. Never place water adjacent to the gas stove - fire and water should be separated.
Grains, pulses and heavy provisions should be stored in the south, west or southwest of the kitchen. Lightweight items (spices, condiments) go in the east.
Yellow, orange, red and earthy tones suit the kitchen's fire element. Avoid blue, black or dark shades in the kitchen - they suppress Agni energy.
Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian science of architecture and spatial arrangement, codified in texts like the Manasara and Mayamata dating back to the 6th century AD or earlier. The kitchen holds a special place in Vastu principles because it is governed by Agni (fire) - the deity associated with the south-east direction (Agni kona). Placing the kitchen and cooking stove in the south-east corner of a home is therefore the primary Vastu recommendation, believed to promote good health, digestive well-being, and household harmony.
If south-east placement is not possible due to flat layout constraints - common in modern urban apartments in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi - the north-west is the second-best alternative. Cooking while facing east is highly recommended. Sinks should ideally be placed in the north-east corner, as water and fire elements should not be adjacent. Storage for grains and groceries is best in the south or west walls. Avoiding the kitchen in the north-east (reserved for prayer spaces) and directly opposite the main entrance are other important guidelines.
With over 11 million new housing units added in India annually, Vastu compliance is increasingly requested during flat purchases and renovation projects. This tool helps homeowners and interior designers quickly identify the correct kitchen direction based on their home's orientation.