What the South-East governs
The south-east — Agneya — is the fire corner, and it is where fire belongs. The kitchen, the boiler, the electrical load: the tradition puts heat here because heat placed elsewhere is held to disturb the zone it lands in.
South-East Vastu: Element, Guardian and Which Rooms Belong Here
In short
The South-East is guarded by Agni and carries Fire (Agni). The tradition places Kitchen here.
Also called: Agneya
Room
| Main door | Acceptable |
| Kitchen | Ideal |
| Pooja room | Avoid |
| Master bedroom | Avoid |
| Children’s bedroom | Avoid |
| Living room | Acceptable |
| Study | Acceptable |
| Bathroom | Acceptable |
| Staircase | Acceptable |
| Water tank | Avoid |
Best placed in the South-East
Kept out of the South-East
All nine zones
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to rebuild if a room is in the wrong place?
No. The tradition assumes you cannot move a kitchen or a staircase, which is why almost every placement rule comes with a remedy — usually a change within the room (where the hob sits, which way the bed faces, what is stored in a corner) rather than a change to the building.