Direction of Temple / Benefit of Each / Note

According to Vimanarchana-kalpa patala 3 Doorway of sanctum facing
East as is best (uttamottama – most auspicious);
West is next best (uttama);
South is permissible (madhyama) and
North it is inferior (adhamam), not desirable.


According to Padma-samhita (kriya-pada 2, 33-34) door of sanctum facing
East is productive of happiness;
West enhances health and nourishment;
South makes for liberation and
North brings wealth and prosperity;


Note: The Benefits are despite the Direction Chosen as
1 Lord is in all Direction
2 Temple Construction is one which bring Auspiciousness