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Wall mural of a Guardian

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Wall mural of a Guardian
Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka

See also:
Two Panels Depicting Erotic Paintings, People in Obedience to King, Brothers Veeranna and Virupanna, Lepakshi temple builders, Sequence from Jain Purana, Example of Jain Fine Art, The Sick King, Wall Painting from Residence of Nellappa, Tumkur, Lord Rama Liberates Ahalya, Servants Attending to the Lady, Chakras on the Wall, Mural from Sira, 1800 A.D.

The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

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You are hereMuscular 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 Out
Small Temple, Huge GuardiansHoysala Style Gatekeeper

 
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