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Ashta-Dikpalas

Guardians of Directions

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Ashta-Dikpalas

Guardians of Directions

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Ashta-Dikpalas are the eight guardians of directions in Hindu mythology.

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Deities: Indra (East), Agni (Southeast), Yama (South), Nirriti (Southwest), Varuna (West), Vayu (Northwest), Kubera (North), Ishana (Northeast)

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"Ashta-Dikpalas." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/ashta-dikpalas. Accessed August 21, 2026.

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