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The Jain texts also provide description of the consorts of these dikpalakas and their respective vehicles. This is depicted in the relievos at Humcha. Following is the short run:
Indra: He rides on his elephant Airavata and carries his thunderbolt. He is also accompanied by his consort Sachidevi. (Fig.2)
Fig. 2. Indra - Elephant
Agni: He rides on his vehicle ram and carries spear with seven flames. His consort is Svaha. (Fig.3)
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Fig.3. Agni
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