The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

Gatekeeper in Indian Art

© K.L.Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Gatekeeper in Indian Art
Hoysala Style Gatekeeper

Beautiful 12th century sculpture from Shravanabelagola
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 TempleGatekeeper of a Luxury HotelSacred Area. Keep OutSmall Temple, Huge Guardians
You are hereDecorated DoormanKadri Temple Features a Diety as a DoormanPerhaps the Outfit of a WatchmanTemple Bouncer (Doorman)
Portrait of a Watchman

 

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