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Which of the following Gods are also known as Lokapalas or the Guardians of the Universe?

Yama, Indra, Varuna and Kubera
Indra, Varuna, Skanda and Kubera
Indra,Varuna, Yama and Brahma
Yama, Shiva, Kubera and Indra

Correct Answer: 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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