Dear Friends of Scienec History and Astronomy.
Chaturdisha - means the object's/structure's relation to all four directions E W
N and S. how the temples architect is made with directions and situations. and
its principles relating to the science.Generally most of the temples are
established in such a way that gods are East facing "PURVABHI MUKH" that’s
trends since ancient times to today. and For Sun Temple its an essential
principle too.
As for the principle of science and Light reflections. but some how in Ancient
times some of the Shiva temple were constructed in opposite directions too e.g.
facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH".
But even though they are west facing The Gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to
the North. so as the Shiva lingas of two different facing Shiva temples are also
opposite but Gangotri going to always NORTH and in same direction.
Means West facing temple SHIVA LINGA Gangotri is on Left side while in east
facing temple SHIVA LINGA gangotri is on RIGHT side, But the Pradakshina is
always in Unidirectional in all temples. and in clock wise direction only.

Most of famous Shiva temples of Kutch are east facing, Rapar Gadh Pingaleshwar,
most of Village Mahadeva Temples, Bileshwar, Gangeshawar, Kateshwar,
Bhadreshwar, Chobari, Manjaleshwar, baldeshwar, suteshwar, Kera Shiva temple
etc.
Some temples of Saints are North facing eg Guntali Mata temple, Kabirmandir at
BHUJ and Mekan dada Temple at Drang. But Habay mata temple at habay is WEST
FACING "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" Hanuman temples facing SOUTH "DAKSHINABHI MUKH" thats
as sastras and tradition says. Most village establishment are associated with
Shiva temple and hanuman temple. where hanuman temple is on North of Village.
so as the face is always to the south and towards the village establishment with
good blessing eye on the village.
Ancient times some of the Shiva temple were contructed in oppsite directions too
e.g. facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even though they are west facing
The gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North.
But ancient Shiva Temples are facing WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". Why ? may be that
in old time the tradition of West facing Shiva and village establishment West of
the temple so Shiva always watch the village worshipers to bless them always!
But Koteshwar is west facing to the Sea only keeping an eye on the Sea and
saving from any difficulties. May be All Shiva temples on She shore face to Sea.
But what ever, Shiva temple has one unique thing either it may be "PASCHIMABHI
MUKH" or "PURVABHI MUKH" Ancient times some of the Shiva temple were constructed
in opposite directions too e.g. facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even
though they are west facing The Gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North.
so One can not mislead in directions
So as the Shiva lingas of two different facing Shiva temples are also opposite
but Gangotri going to always NORTH and in same direction. Means West facing
temple SHIVA LINGA Gangotri is on Left side, while in east facing temple SHIVA
LINGA gangotri is on RIGHT side. But the Pradakshina is always in Unidirectional
in all temples. And Clockwise. Also PARIKRAMA also called "PRADAKSHINA" starts
from the Right side of temple when you come out of the temple after the
DARSHANAM, Right side means DAKSHINAm in Sanskrit,
Means in SANSKRIT PRATHMAM DAKSHINAM iti PRADAKSHINAM. that applies to all
temples facing in any directions and is universal for all temples. Koteshwar
SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" and so facing to the see and Gangotri is Left
side while DARSHANAM of the Shivalinga and temple.
NARAYAN SAROVAR TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE is also WEST FACING and Gangotri is Left
side while DARSHANAM and temple. and Hanuman temple is out side the TRIKAM RAY
ji TEMPLE but in court yard of the TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE and facing south to
wards the NARAYAN SAROVAR in south of the MAIN TRIKAM RAY ji TEMPLE.
PUNVARESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE in 10th Century is also WEST FACING "PASCHIMABHI
MUKH". BUT NOT KERA SHIVA TEMPLE build “SAMKALIN” similar period, JUST A
GENERATION BEFORE by LAKHO FULANI the uncle of PUNVARO who build the
PUNVARESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE in 10th Century. KOTAY SHIVA TEMPLE (miss leading SUN
TEMPLE) GANGOTRI is facing NORTH on the left side of temple WEST entrance. Many
believe that as a Sun temple as some of the carved statue and sculptures’ in
that temple looks like that of Sun temple of Konark Sun temple.

Difference of SUN temple and SHIVA TEMPLE and KOTAY SHIV TEMPLE (Old village
KOTESHWAR - Not one that is near NARAYAN SAROVAR AND KOTESHWAR)

Archaeologists are mislead, But that not the real Fact as at that time was
carved statue and sculptures may show similarities in time but do not mean that
temple of Sun and is Constructed west facing and against principle of SUN and
Light.
As Temple is facing to the WEST "PASCHIMABHI MUKH". But even though they are
west facing The gangotri "NAMAN" is always facing to the North. Pictures are
available for Gangotri going to always NORTH and in same direction.
Means West facing temple of SHIVA gangotri is on Left side of the Temple. But
the Pradakshina is always in Unidirectional in all temples. That’s time scale of
West facing temples of Shiva in ancient times. and so There is a Gangotri on
Left side of Temple as well. Pictures are clearly marking those.

Sun temples of Kutch, As per laws of science and light reflection Sun temples
are constructed always East facing "PURVABHI MUKH" KANTHKOT, west side of the
BHUJ RAMKUND means East facing to the RAMKUND AND RISING SUN. "PURVABHI MUKH",

DOLATPAR Sun statue head has been found and is kept in Kutch Museum in BHUJ but
temple yet to be found as no one could trace foundation base stones yet. we are
searching area regularly visit by visit.
Konark, Modhera, KANTHKOT.all SUN temples are universal and East facing as For
Sun Temple its an essencial principle too. As for the principle of science and
Light reflections.

Shiva temple of Guntali is one of the Oldest shiva Temple 9th century (older
than Kera and punvereshwar shiva temple) is west of the Ancient GUNTALI GADH are
and out side of the GADH.
And so facing to The GADH and the EAST to blesh the Worshipers living in the
GADH. Foundation Base stones are found and Shiva Linga is Dug out from the
Underground and Gangotri is facing NORTH.
Normal as in East facing Shiva temples. pictures are available for the proofs.
The area is with ancient megalithic cultures, potteries and ancient graves
2000BC. OLD KOTADA (Roha VARU) SAN MAHADEVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" and so an
ancient, New Village KOTADA estalishment is far and west of the temple. Gangotri
is in The North and so LEFT of Temple during Darsanam. OLD KHIRASARA NETRA varu
- Has civilisation named GADH WARI WADI and old Shiva temple "PASCHIMABHI MUKH"
and so an ancient, New Village KHIRASARA estalishment is far and west of the
temple. Gangotri is in The North and so LEFT of Temple during Darsanam.Old
Swaminarayan BHUJ temple has WEST entrance But HANUMAN SOUTH FACING
"DAKSHINABHI MUKH" and in the for ground of the temple. SWAMINARAN facing to
North to HANUMAN and Gangotri NAMAN is behind in the south But pradakshina as
usual clockwise.
BHUJ RAMKUND SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" and is on the North side of
RAMKUND. Ancient LAKHPAT and BHUJ hatkeshwar temples are EAST facing as Usual
But Mundra Old HATKESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE "PASCHIMABHI MUKH" and suggest that
original Mundra Hatkeshwar temple may be an Older establishment than that of
LAKHPAT.
While LAKHPAT Old HATKESHWAR SHIVA TEMPLE "Purva BHI MUKH" MOTI POSHAD BHUJ,
though other temple in the same temple area are east facing, OLD SHIVA TEMPLE is
"PASCHIMABHI MUKH" establishe with Bhuj Sthapana in vikram sanvat 1605 = 1548 AD
is West Facing and is still preserved as such.
We request all reader to support for the collection of the information and any
west facing temples in your known place, please let us know to keep the record
updated.
By yours Dr.BHUDIA-Science Group Of
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