The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Gatekeeper of a Luxury Hotel in India

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Gatekeeper of a Luxury Hotel in India
Gatekeeper of a Luxury Hotel

The practice of a decorated doormen has continued till this day in India
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 TempleYou are hereSacred 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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