In some versions of Tibetan Buddhism, this figure guards the southeastern direction as one of eight lokopala, spirits and deities assigned to watch over a specific direction. In some scriptures, this figure rides in a grand chariot pulled by parrots, but is more commonly cited as being pulled by goa
In some versions of Tibetan Buddhism, this figure guards the southeastern direction as one of eight lokopala, spirits and deities assigned to watch over a specific direction. In some scriptures, this figure rides in a grand chariot pulled by parrots, but is more commonly cited as being pulled by goats or by riding his mount, a ram. One of his alternate names is 'Saptajihva' and refers to his actions in using his seven tongues to lick up a sacrificial offering of butter. This god was born of friction by using a namesake drill, a device that is used in his worship to create pyres. Immortal from his torches being lit everyday, fro 10 points, identify this Vedic and Hindu deity of fire.
In some versions of Tibetan Buddhism, this figure guards the southeastern direction as one of eight lokopala, spirits and deities assigned to watch over a specific direction.
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