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lokapala
In Buddhism, the lokapalas are four heavenly kings who protect the four cardinal directions. The four guardian kings are:
- Vaishravana (north)
- Virudhaka (south)
- Dhirtarashtra (east)
- Virupaksha (west)
guardian of the directions
Guardian Kings, Four Heavenly Kings
