| Face Name | Direction | Function | Element |
| Sadyojata | West | Creation (Srishti) | Earth |
| Vamadeva | North | Preservation (Sthiti) | Water |
| Aghora | South | Destruction/Transformation (Samhara) | Fire |
| Tatpurusha | East | Concealment (Tirobhava) / Meditation | Air |
| Ishana | Zenith (Upward) | Liberation (Anugraha), pure consciousness | Ether (Space) |
???? Placement of Bhairav Temple Around Shiva Temple
In traditional Shiva temple architecture, especially in Nepalese and Tantric traditions, Bhairav is considered the fierce protective form of Shiva. His presence balances and guards the temple's spiritual energy.
???? Which side should the Bhairav temple be on?
✅ South Side (Dakshina Disha)
???? Why South?
- The Aghora face, associated with destruction and transformation, faces south.
- South is also the direction of Yama (god of death), and Bhairav protects the devotees from fear and harm.
- Bhairav is considered the guardian of the southern direction and removes negative energies.
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