The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Woman Gatekeeper

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Woman Gatekeeper
Woman Doorkeeper from a Goan Temple

Notice the chowry (whisk) in her hands
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 DaggersYou are hereGatekeeper 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 The Gatekeeper in Indian Art Woman Doorkeeper from a Goan Temple