Khshathra Vairya is one of the seven Amesha Spentas, who is the personification of "desirable dominion," and is associated with metal. He is the protector of the poor, even though he would rather defend royalty, and enforces peace by using his weapons. His attributes are the helmet, the shield and the spear. The sixth month is dedicated to him, along with his eternal opponent being the archdemon Saurva.