The leading gate is around the auspicious east aspect. The west was regarded as inauspicious and related to Dying. The north was connected with elephants, that are valued on account of their strength. The south was neutral. Devotees are expected to proceed around the temple inside of a clockwise direction, https://medium.com/@HinduTempleAdelaide/a-sacred-corner-of-devotion-and-compassion-in-south-australia-b5fd366fe7c2