VaruṇaWest Oṃ Vaṃ Varuṇāya Namaḥ Pāśa (noose) Varuni Śani (Saturn) Shaninī

"Varuna is the god who represents the western direction. He is known to be the god of
water and the sea and is represented by the serpent snare (Acri and Jordaan 293). He is often
seen together with Mitra and the two of them make up the gods of the oath or societal affairs.
Alone, he is often depicted on an alligator-like mount holding a noose (Morgan 73).

Ishana Northeast Oṃ Haṃ Īśānāya Namaḥ Triśūla (trident) Ishani (form of

parvati) Brahspati (Jupiter) Taraka Isana is associated with the god Siva and
represents the northeast direction. Isana is a form of the god Siva, and represents knowledge
and prosperity. This god is known as the one from whom the universe originates. He is often
depicted riding a bull and holding a trident (Morgan 73).

Agni Southeast Om Aam Agniaaya Namah Danda (staff) Svaha Shukra(Venus) Shukrā
Agni is most commonly associated with the southeastern direction and is depicted with
two heads. He is known as the god of fire and is responsible for leading man to the gods. He is
thought to be represented by sacrificial fire, from which he takes offerings into the godly realm.
In the Rg Veda, he is second in power to Indra. It can be interpreted that he represents both fire
and water because he is said to be fire born from water (Werner 17). His bearded, pot bellied
form is commonly seen riding a ram as a mount (Morgan 73).