what religion is this protector associated with?
Hindu, Buddhist.
Lokapala
Lokapāla, Sanskrit and Pāli for "guardian of the world", has different uses depending on whether it is found in a Hindu or Buddhist context.
in mythology kubera the lord of when shared what relationship with ravana He was his demon half-brother. who is the former? Kuber or Kuberan, is the Lord of Wealth and the god-king of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu culture. does he have any other names? "Dik-pala", "Lokapala". what does the last one mean? A protector of the world.
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Lokapala [SEP] Introduction
Lokapāla, Sanskrit and Pāli for "guardian of the world", has different uses depending on whether it is found in a Hindu or Buddhist context.