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Dikpala · Guardian of Northeast

Dikpala - Ishana

ईशान
Also known as: Shiva, Rudra

About

Guardian of the northeast direction. A form of Shiva representing supreme lordship. Presides over knowledge, meditation, and the highest aspect.

Attributes

Supreme lordshipKnowledgeMeditationNortheast

Symbols

TrishulaDamaru
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Īśānāya namaḥ

Scriptures

PuranasShaiva Agamas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Five-faced form of Shiva, serene and radiant.