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Carved head of a Dwarapalaka

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Carved head of a Dwarapalaka
Carved head of a Dwarapalaka (doorman)

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Temple Guardian

The Dwara-Palakas of India
The Guardians

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Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in KarnatakaMuscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), AiholeYou are hereMarvels 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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