The Gatekeeper in Indian Art

God as Doorman to Temple

Vikas Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
God as Doorman to Temple
Kadri Temple Features a Diety as a Doorman

City of Mangalore, Karnataka
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
Hoysala Style Gatekeeper Decorated DoormanYou are herePerhaps the Outfit of a WatchmanTemple Bouncer (Doorman)
Portrait of a Watchman

 

Kamat's Potpourri The Timeless Theater The Gatekeeper in Indian Art Kadri Temple Features a Diety as a Doorman