Which of the following Gods are also known as Lokapalas or the Guardians of the Universe?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
The Lokapalas are the guardians of the directions in Hinduism. The most common and primary set of four Lokapalas are associated with the four cardinal directions: Indra (East), Yama (South), Varuna (West), and Kubera (North). These four deities are considered protectors of the universe from their respective directions.
The term ‘Lokapala’ translates to ‘Guardian of the World’ or ‘Guardian of the Universe’. These deities are traditionally associated with protecting the cardinal directions.