•Some deities known from Tibetan Buddhism can be found here too. For instance, there is Yamantaka, considered to be an angry manifestation of Amitabha.
•The Twelve Guardian Gods have been incorporated directly from Vedic religion (such as Agni, Brahma, Chandra, Indra, Varuna, Shiva, etc.).
•Certain deities are also known to be patrons (helpers) for certain categories of worshipers. For instance, Marichiis the patron of warriors, Saraswatiis the patron of knowledge, Ganesh is the patron of happiness, Mahakalais the patron of wealth, etc.