Guardians of The Directions - Directions in Hindu Tradition

Directions in Hindu Tradition

Directions in Hindu tradition are called as Diśā, or Dik. There are four primary directions and a total of 10 directions.

English Sanskrit
East Pūrva, Prācī, Prāk
West Paścima, Pratīcī, Aparā
North Uttara, Udīcī
South Dakṣīṇa, Avāchi
North-East Īśānya
South-East Āgneya
North-West Vāyavya
South-West Nairṛti
Zenith Ūrdhvā
Nadir Adho

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