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Nirrith

In Hinduism, Nirrith is one of the Ashta-Dikpalas, representing the southwest. She was originally a goddess of death, connected with Devi, who later became the male Ashta-Dikpala. The gender shift also involved a union with Nirrta, the masculine aspect of the female Nirrith.

Alternative: Nirriti, Nirrti

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