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Vastu for the Kitchen: Direction, Layout and Balance

By Astrologer Dr. R.P. Sharma  ·  May 2026  ·  5 min read

In Vastu Shastra, the kitchen is the seat of Agni, the fire element, and the source of a home's nourishment and health. Its placement carries real weight.

The ideal direction

The kitchen is happiest in the south-east corner of the home, the natural zone of fire, with the cook ideally facing east while cooking. Where the south-east is not possible, the north-west is a workable alternative.

Within the kitchen

Keep the cooking flame and the water source apart, as fire and water are opposing elements. Store grains and provisions in the south-west, and keep the space clean and well-ventilated.

Order in the kitchen is, in Vastu, order in the home's wellbeing.

For Vastu tailored to your kitchen and home, book a consultation — online from Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai and across India.

For guidance grounded in authentic Vedic astrology, consult Dr. R.P. Sharma.

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