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Lokapala

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a number of gods associated with specific cardinal and intercardinal directions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hinduism, Jainism

Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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History

Etymology

From Sanskrit लोकपाल (lokapāla).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Burmese: လောကပါလ (lau:ka.pala.) — gods in Indic religions
  • Chinese Mandarin: 護世者 /护世者 — gods in Indic religions
  • Marathi: लोकपाल (lokpāl) — gods in Indic religions
  • Thai: โลกบาล — gods in Indic religions