Q:
Which of the following Gods are also known as Lokapalas or the Guardians of the Universe?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) Yama, Indra, Varuna and Kubera
Explanation: In Hinduism, the guardians of the cardinal directions are called the Lokapālas, or Dikpalaka. Aṣṭa-Dikpāla ("Guardians of Eight Directions")
1.Kubera (North)
2.Yama (South)
3.Indra (East)
4.Varuṇa (West)
5.Īśāna (Northeast)
6.Agni (Southeast)
7.Vayu (Northwest)
8.Nirṛti (Southwest)
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