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Sankhapada, Lokapala, Guardian Of Direction
Sankhapada is one of the eight Lokapalas and the son of Kardama.

The Puranas affirms that Sankhapada is one of the eight Lokapalas, and son of the patriarch Kardama and Sruti. Sankhapada is the regent of the south India.

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