South-east (Agneya) in Vastu
The south-east, Agneya, is the fire corner in Vastu, ruled by Agni and linked with Venus. It is the ideal place for the kitchen and for electrical equipment, and is traditionally kept away from bedrooms and water.
Also known as: agni kon, agni kona
Agneya takes its name from Agni, the god of fire, and is linked with Venus and the fire element. It is the zone of heat, energy and transformation: cooking, warmth and power all belong here.
The south-east is the first choice for the kitchen, ideally with the stove on the south-east side so that the cook faces east. It also suits electrical panels, an inverter or generator, and any equipment that runs hot. In offices it is the natural place for a pantry or server room.
Tradition avoids an underground water tank or borewell here, since fire and water clash, and keeps bedrooms out of this corner because its fire is said to make sleep restless and tempers short. A pooja room is also better placed elsewhere.
If your kitchen cannot be in the south-east, Vastu does not leave you stuck: the north-west is the accepted second choice, and cooking while facing east helps wherever the kitchen is.