Guardians of the directions
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The Guardians of the Directions are the deities who rule the specific directions of space according to Hinduism, Jainism and Vajrayāna Buddhism—especially Kālacakra. As a group of eight deities, they
Parshvanatha Temple, Khajuraho, the southeast corner, with guardians Indra (E) and Agni (SE).
Brahma, Lord of the Zenith (center) with (from left) Varuna, Kubera, Yama and Indra.
The Ashta-Dikpala with Brahma in the centre denoting Zenith
Nirṛti
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Nirṛti sometimes spelled Nirruti or Nirriti, is a Hindu deity, personifying death, decay, and sorrow. In early Hindu scriptures, Nirṛti is a goddess who lives in the kingdom of the dead. In later Hind
Guardians of the directions
…Resurrection, and Time Northeast Agni, God of Fire Southeast (in the image incorrectly shown on southwest) Vayu, God of the Winds and Air Northwest Nirṛta, God of Death, Sorrow, and Decay Southwest (in the image incorrectly shown on southeast) Daśa-Dikpāla ("Guardians of Ten Directions") Besides the eight…
A painting of Nirṛta riding a man and accompanied by servants, c. 1820.