Dvarapala
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
A Dvarapala or Dvarapalaka is a door or gate guardian often portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant. They are usually armed with a weapon, the most common being the gada (mace). The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural element throughout Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cultures, as well as in areas influenced by them like Java.
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“A Dvarapala or Dvarapalaka (Sanskrit, "door guard"; IAST: Dvārapāla Sanskrit 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).”
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