The leading gate is on the auspicious east aspect. The west was considered inauspicious and associated with death. The north was linked with elephants, that are valued because of their energy. The south was neutral. सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्। John Male and Jorrit Britschgi state Hindu temples served as centers exactly https://prprosphere.blogspot.com/2025/05/bridging-cities-and-spirits-through.html