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Dikpalas (Collective)

दिक्पाल
Also known as: Dikpāla, Direction Guardians, Lokapalas

About

The guardians of the eight cardinal directions: Indra (East), Agni (Southeast), Yama (South), Nirriti (Southwest), Varuna (West), Vayu (Northwest), Kubera (North), Ishana (Northeast). Also include Brahma (Zenith/Upward) and Ananta Shesha (Nadir/Downward).

Attributes

Direction guardiansCosmic orderProtectionEight directions

Symbols

Each has individual symbolsDirectional orientation
Consort
Various
Vahana (Mount)
Various

Associated Mantras

Dikpala Mantras

Scriptures

PuranasAgamas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Each depicted with specific colors, mounts, and weapons oriented toward their direction.