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In Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism, the Ashta-Dikpalas are the eight gods who rule the eight directions. They are:
  1. Agni - Southeast
  2. Eesana - Northeast
  3. Indra - East
  4. Kubera - North
  5. Nirrith - Southwest
  6. Varuna - West
  7. Yama - South
  8. Vayu - Northwest

The gods of the cardinal directors, Indra, Varuna, Yama and Kubera, are also known as the Lokapalas.



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