The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Vishnu As Guardian

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Vishnu As Guardian
Vishnu as Guardian

Monochrome Kavi art work, Western India
See also:
Lord Vishnu of Tumkur, Lord Vishnu in Kavi Art, Mysore Traditional Painting
The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

Pictures
You are hereTemple 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 DoormanPerhaps the Outfit of a WatchmanTemple Bouncer (Doorman)
Portrait of a Watchman

 

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