The main attraction of Sidheshwar Temple at Newasa (Maharashtra) is ‘Dikpalas‘ (guardians of the directions) which are placed on all the outer walls. Those include Yama, Kubera, Indra, Varuna, Isana, Agni, Vayu & Nirrti.

Indra is the guardian of the East (Purva) direction. He is accompanied by his mount Airavat (the great white elephant).

Indra holds Ankusa (goad) and Gada (mace) in his upper hands. He has Jap Mala (right) and Kamandalu (left) in his lower hands.

Indra’s mantra is “Oṃ Laṃ Indrāya Namaḥ“.