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The Gatekeeper in Indian Art
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Keywords: dwar, hindu, art, gatekeeper
 Gatekeeper of a Luxury Hotel The practice of a decorated doormen has continued till this day in India |  |
 |  Small Temple, Huge Guardians |
"Sacred Area. Keep Out" A Temple Guardian in Tamil Nadu |  |
 | Muscular watchman (Dwarapalaka), Aihole |
Carved head of a Dwarapalaka (doorman) |  |
 | Woman Doorkeeper from a Goan Temple Notice the chowry (whisk) in her hands |
Temple Guard with Gun and Daggers Detail of sculpture from Goa |  |
 | Hoysala Style Gatekeeper Beautiful 12th century sculpture from Sravanabelagola |
