Do you wear shoes in the kitchen? Quit this habit today, or poverty could be your home.

News Topical, Digital Desk : In Indian culture and Vastu Shastra, the kitchen is considered not just a place for cooking, but also the most sacred place in the house. It is called the 'Annapurna room', where the God of Fire and Mother Annapurna reside. For a long time, there has been a tradition of removing shoes and slippers before entering the kitchen, but nowadays people forget these rules. According to Vastu Shastra, entering the kitchen wearing shoes or slippers is a major sin, which can destroy the happiness and prosperity of the home. Let us know the reason behind this.

Insult to Mother Annapurna and Agni Dev

According to Vastu, just as we avoid wearing shoes in a temple, we should also enter the kitchen barefoot. Fire is considered a living deity, and shoes are a symbol of impurity. Wearing shoes near the stove is considered an insult to the fire god and Mother Annapurna, the goddess of food. This hinders prosperity and leads to a lack of wealth in the home.

Negative influence of planets

Astrologically, shoes are associated with Saturn and Rahu. The kitchen, meanwhile, is the abode of fire. When the impurities of Rahu and Saturn enter this sacred space, it increases distress and tension in the home. This leads to discord among family members and expenses incurred in legal matters.

It has a bad effect on health

Besides religious reasons, there's also a scientific reason behind this. We walk around in countless dirty places wearing shoes. When we take those same shoes into the kitchen, the bacteria and germs stuck to their soles can come into contact with food. This increases the risk of stomach-related illnesses and infections among family members. According to Vastu Shastra, a home where people frequently fall ill is more susceptible to negative energy.

You can do this too

If you feel the floor is cold or need to wear slippers because of foot problems, Vastu suggests a solution. Keep a separate pair of slippers for the kitchen, one that is clean and one that you don't wear outside. However, it's best to wash your feet before entering the kitchen and prepare food barefoot.

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