In
Hinduism,
Nirrith is one of the
Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the southwest. He was originally a goddess of
death, connected with
Devi, who later became the male Ashta-Dikpala. The gender shift also involved a union with
Nirrta, the masculine aspect of the female Nirrith.
Alternative: Nirriti, Nirrti
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