The Javanese solar emblem, the Surya Majapahit, arranges the depictions of the nine Dewata Nawa Sanga who represent these concepts into the shape of a mandala. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name these concepts, four of which are represented by the following ashtadikpalaka in Hinduism: Kubera, Yama, Indra, and Varuna. Zenith and nadir may be included as the ninth and tenth instances of these concepts in some sources.
ANSWER: cardinal directions [prompt on specific directions like North, South, and Southwest]
[10e] Because Yama, the god of death, represents this specific cardinal direction, Hindus tend to avoid buying houses that face this direction. The Anemos Notus held sway over this direction’s wind, while Boreas held sway over its opposite.
ANSWER: south
[10h] Hindus are advised to have their houses face North or East as per this traditional system of Hindu architecture which also governs the layouts of villages and temples.
ANSWER: Vastu Shastra [accept Vastu Vidya]
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