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In Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism, the Ashta-Dikpalas are the eight gods who rule the eight directions. They are:
- Agni - Southeast
- Eesana - Northeast
- Indra - East
- Kubera - North
- Nirrith - Southwest
- Varuna - West
- Yama - South
- Vayu - Northwest
The gods of the cardinal directors, Indra, Varuna, Yama and Kubera, are also known as the Lokapalas.