The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Carved head of a Dwarapalaka

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Carved head of a Dwarapalaka
Carved head of a Dwarapalaka (doorman)

See also:
Temple Guardian
The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

Pictures
Vishnu as GuardianTemple Guardian -- from a wall mural in KarnatakaMuscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), AiholeYou are hereMarvels 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 Carved head of a Dwarapalaka (doorman)