The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri

Perhaps the Outfit of a Watchman

Illustration based on a medieval sculpture by K.L.Kamat
The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

Pictures
Vishnu as GuardianTemple Guardian -- from a wall mural in KarnatakaMuscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), AiholeCarved head of a Dwarapalaka (doorman)Marvels in Monochrome
Temple Guard with Gun and DaggersWoman Doorkeeper from a Goan TempleGatekeeper of a Luxury HotelSacred Area. Keep OutSmall Temple, Huge Guardians
Hoysala Style Gatekeeper Decorated DoormanKadri Temple Features a Diety as a DoormanYou are hereTemple Bouncer (Doorman)
Portrait of a Watchman

 

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