• Sanskrit Name: Nairutya
• Presiding Deity: Nairuti (Demon Goddess of Strength)
• Element: Earth (Prithvi)
• Qualities: Strength, protection, and stability

Rules and Significance:

• The southwest is a powerful direction associated with stability and security. It should be utilized for heavy elements and important areas like the master bedroom.
• Never place water bodies or fire-related elements like kitchens in the southwest, as these can disrupt stability.
• The head of the family or a senior family member should ideally occupy the room in the southwest to maintain a sense of authority and groundedness in the household.
• Heavy furniture or safes should be placed in the southwest to anchor the energy in the home.
• Ideal Rooms: The master bedroom or heavy storage should be placed in the southwest. This direction provides stability and is suitable for rooms that require a sense of permanence and security.
• Avoid: Avoid placing kitchens, toilets, or Pooja rooms in the southwest, as they conflict with the heavy energy of this direction. Water-based activities in this area can disturb the balance of strength.