Sondani, two Dvarapalas, circa 525 CE.One of two pairs of dvarapala, 9th century Buddhist temple of Plaosan, Java, Indonesia.
A Dvarapala or Dvarapalaka (Sanskrit, "door guard"; IAST: DvārapālaSanskrit pronunciation:[dʋaːɽɐpaːlɐ]) is a door or gate guardian often portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gada (mace). The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural element throughout Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina cultures, as well as in areas influenced by them like Java.
Jaya-Vijaya - the dvarapalas of Vishnu's abode of Vaikuntha are often depicted in his temples, guarding the doors. Here they are depicted guarding the sanctum of a famous Vishnu temple known as Chennakesava Temple.
A Dvarapala or Dvarapalaka (Sanskrit, "door guard"; IAST: Dvārapāla Sanskrit pronunciation: [dʋaːɽɐpaːlɐ]) is a door or gate guardian often portrayed as...
Agastya. Restored to life, Idumban wished to serve for perpetuity as the dvarapala (door-guardian) of Murugan's shrine. The deity declared that Idumban would...
exception is a gigantic dvarapala of Singhasari near Malang, East Java that measures 3.7 metres (12 ft) tall. The most notable dvarapala statues are those of...
leaves, the male (sic) holding a lotus bud and posed in shalabhanjika Dvarapala Yaksha made of basalt. Statue found in Buddhist cave (Pitalkhora) and...
It is believed that Kali, pleased with Hanuman, blessed him to be her dvarapala (gatekeeper). Hanuman appears in Tibetan Buddhism (southwest China) and...
Thành hoàng are gods who protect and bring good things to the village. Dvarapala Ethnic religion Eudaemon (mythology) Guardian angel Hiisi Liminal deity...
mulavigraha style. Each doorway is guarded by a dvarapala on each side, for a total of eight dvarapalas, their heights spanning floor to the ceiling. These...
has pediments of a chess game and the Battle of Lanka, and two guardian dvarapalas to the west. West of the third eastern gopura, on the main axis is a Hall...
above major Satavahana sculptures some more sculptures existed—namely, Dvarapala, Gajalaksmi, Shalabhanjikas, Royal Procession, Decorative pillar, etc...
stone blocks. The sanctum has two unusual dvarapalas added in the 14th-century or later. One four-armed dvarapala holds a skull in the tradition of the Pashupata-Kapalikas...
two dvarapalas flanking the pathway from ardha-mandapam South wall: Bhikshatana, Virabhadra, Dakshinamurti, Kalantaka, Nataraja plus two dvarapalas West...
street decorated with Christmas lights An example of a Hizen style gate Dvarapala, is a door or gate guardian often portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant...
four doors, the later artists added dvarapalas and decorations as follows: Southern entrance: six feet high dvarapalas wearing jewelry on both sides of the...
outside of the temple walls and sometimes as guardian at the entrance (dvarapala), with or without a potbelly, with or without a receding hairline, with...
Shiva (plaster cast) from Parel Sculptures from Aihole and Pattadakal Dvarapala, from Shamalji, Gujarat Garuda, from the Konark Sun Temple Yaksha, from...
The lintels and pediments are often decorated, and guardian figures (dvarapalas) are often placed or carved on either side of the doorways. A Hall of...
mahaviharas, as follows: Abbot (Adhyakṣa) Six gate protectors or gate scholars (Dvārapāla or Dvārapaṇḍita), one each for the Eastern, Western, First Central, Second...
and of gopura and libraries. Decorative 'flying palaces' replaced by dvarapalas and devatas in niches. First major temple mountain at Bakong. Bakheng...
stone, depicting a giant with a terrifying face. The style is that of a dvarapala. Based on the style, it is suggested that it was made in the 10th century...
Vishvaksena Commander of Vishnu's Armies Vishvaksena, depicted as a dvarapala (gatekeeper) at Srirangam Other names Senai Mudalavar, Senathipati Venerated...
tree, the dagoba, and the chakra, with worshipers, and at each side is a dvarapala, or doorkeeper, holding up a bunch of flowers. If the carving on this...
carvings, some of them colossal. A statue of Trimurti Shiva, flanked by the dvarapalas, is pictured. Great Living Chola Temples Tamil Nadu 1987 250bis; ii, iii...
in the Artha Mandapa, the hall before the sanctum. The temple has two dvarapala (guarding deities) on both sides of the entrance of the central shrine...
of the cave (Rani Gumpha) suggest that the male figure is a guard or dvarapala. The aggressive stance of the figure and its western dress (short kilt...
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