The principle gate is on the auspicious east facet. The west was considered inauspicious and related to Dying. The north was connected with elephants, that are valued due to their toughness. The south was neutral. सप्तैतान् संस्मरेन्नित्यं मार्कण्डेयमथाष्टमम्। 1Originally a Vishnu temple, Angkor Wat was converted to the Buddhist temple https://hindutempleadelaide.car.blog/2025/05/20/a-beacon-of-divine-strength-and-compassion-in-south-australia/