Ashta Dikpal
Protection of 8 vastu directions
Description
The Ashta Dikpalas are the eight guardian deities, each ruling over a specific direction of the universe. They are also known as Dikpalas (protectors of the quarters).
Each Dikpala is associated with a cardinal or inter-cardinal direction and is believed to protect that specific region.
Here' is a list of the Ashta Dikpalas and their corresponding directions:
East: Indra (on Airavata, the white elephant)
Southeast: Agni (on a goat)
South: Yama (on a buffalo)
Southwest: Nirurti (on a horse)
West: Varuna (on a crocodile)
Northwest: Vayu (on a deer)
North: Kubera (on a man)
Northeast: Ishana (on a bull)
PLACEMENT
Stick or place it on the wall at a height of 6 to 7 feet in each of the directions as mentioned in every dikpal.