The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Muscular watchman from Aihole

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Muscular watchman from Aihole
Muscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), Aihole

See also:
Amorous Couple, Aihole, Lad Khan Temple, Aihole, Chalukyan Art of Aihole
The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

Pictures
Vishnu as GuardianTemple Guardian -- from a wall mural in KarnatakaYou are hereCarved 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

 

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater Gatekeeper in Indian Art Muscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), Aihole