Food
being the main source of energy for the physical body, kitchen,where you cook
your everyday food is themost important place in your house. Here are Tips on
Vastu for Kitchen. Gharplanner team says, the kitchen location as well as
design of the kitchen contributes greatly to the sustaining of a healthy mind
and body.
“Ideally the kitchen should be located in South
East direction which according to Vastu Shastra, is the direction of Lord Agni
(Fire God) also known as the Agneya Disha”, says Gharplanner. This is the
regular practice Gharplanner follows in their constructions. When you are planning to design your kitchen apart
from its location you need to consider many factors such as placement of cooking
range, refrigerator, dining, sink, etc. “If
that direction is not available, you can opt for the North-West direction, though
it is considered average as compared to the South East. The gas or stove should
be placed in south-east direction of the kitchen so that the cook may face east
direction while cooking”, continues Gharplanner.
East
side brings prosperity so east quadrant is considered an excellent location for
the kitchen. South-east is the best direction for the kitchen. North quadrant
is alternative but average option with north-west as the direction of the
kitchen. If you are having diagonal plot then you should avoid north quadrant
which has ill effects on your wife, mother, or female members in the house. West
quadrant gives average results for kitchen. The kitchen should not be placed
under or above Pooja Room, Toilet or
Bed Room.
Location for Kitchen according to
VastuShastra
Kitchen Layout according to Vastu Shastra
Gharplanner
Team talks about few vital points that need to be considered while setting the
kitchen and if possible during construction.
The directions of various items in the
kitchen:
The Entrance: East, North or
West any of these are good direction for the entrance of kitchen. But make sure
that the door should not be in any of the corners.
Cooking Gas: South-East
corner is the best for the cooking gas. Keep it a few inches away from the
wall. It should not be in front of the main door of the kitchen. Gas stove or
any other cooking material should be placed in such a way as allows the cook to
face only towards the East direction while cooking. Cooking gas should not be
in front of main door of the kitchen.
West
direction may lead to the health problems for the lady who faces towards the
west while cooking. Facing the south while cooking on may lead to financial
problems in the family. Also avoid placing any shelf above the cooking gas.
Dining in Kitchen: The dining table
should be placed in north-west corner of the room. The food should never be
served at the dining table placed in the center of the kitchen. One should only
face towards east or north while taking food for good digestion.
Gas Cylinder: South-east is
the perfect corner for the gas cylinder. Empty cylinder can be placed in
south-west direction.
Refrigerator: South-East,
south, west or north any of the direction is suitable for refrigerator. But it
should not be in north-east direction. If it is in south-west direction, it
should be a feet away from corner otherwise it always gets out of order.
Electric Equipments: electric
equipments like oven, micro-wave ovens, etc should be placed in south-east or
south side of the kitchen. It should never be kept in north-east portion.
Sink:
Wash basin or sink should be in north-east corner as far as possible.
Storage: the storage racks should be made on
southern or western wall. Essential commodities like boxes of grain, spices,
pulses, etc. should be in south or west direction. The water source including
pitcher, water filter, etc. may be kept in north-east direction.
Windows: there should be one or two windows or
air holes in the east direction of the kitchen. An exhaust fan in the East is
good.
You
can read more about Kitchen Vastu at Gharplanner.com
