There are 10 Dikpal (regents) for the 10 quarters of the world, according to Indian mythology.

Indra (the lord of paradise) protects the East.
Agni (the god of fire) protects the South-East.
Yam (the god who recompenses our deeds after death) protects the south.
Nirriti (the lord of the Rakshasas of the benevolent type) protects the south-west.
Varun (the god presiding over the waters) protects the west.
Vayu (the wind-god) protects the north-west.
Kuber (the god of riches) protects the north.
Ishana (Lord Shiv) protects the north-east.
Brahma (the creator) protects the Upper region.
Ananta (the serpent-god) protects the lower region.