Guardians of the directions Names and attributes Names and attributes

| Name_ | Direction | Mantra | Weapon | Consort | Graha_Planet | Guardian_Mātṛkā |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nirṛti (sometimes Rakṣasa ) | Southwest | Oṃ Kṣaṃ Rakṣasāya Namaḥ | Khaḍga (sword) | Khaḍgī | Rāhu (North Lunar Node ) | Khaḍgadhāriṇī |
| Brahmā | Zenith | Oṃ Hriṃ Brahmaṇe Namaḥ | Padma (lotus) | Sarasvatī | Ketu (South Lunar Node ) | Brahmāni |