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A Temple Guardian in Tamil Nadu

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A Temple Guardian in Tamil Nadu
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A Temple Guardian in Tamil Nadu
See also:
Small Temple, Huge Guardians, Kolam (a.k.a. Rangoli) in Tamil Nadu, Research Citations on Tamil Nadu
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 HotelYou are hereSmall 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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