[DavidShreder]

In the temple God faces mostly East. Auspicious direction is East. Marriages and all auspicious functions are done facing East. Functions connected with death rituals, significantly are done with facing South.

Reference 1&2:
The principal Gods/ presiding deities of each direction (called the ashtadikpalar) are:

Northeast- Eeshanya- Ruled by Lord of all quarters or Eeshwara Siva (Religions,Luck and Faith)

East- Aditya- Ruled by Sun God - Aditya (Seeing the world)

Southeast- Agni- Ruled by Lord of Fire - Agni (Energy Generating)

South- Yama- Ruled by Lord of Death - Yama (Damaging)

Southwest- Pitru- Ruled by ancestors (History)

West- Varuna- Ruled by Lord of water (Physical)

Northwest- Vayu- ruled by Lord Of Winds (Advertisement)

North- Kubera- Ruled by Lord of Wealth (Finance)

Centre- Brahma- Ruled by Lord/Creator of the Universe (Desire)


Dr.Anthony Shieh.