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Ashta-Dikpalas

In Hinduism, 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
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