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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