Dvarapala, a door or gate guardian portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gadha, mace. The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural elements in Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Dvarapala, a door or gate guardian portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gadha, mace. The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural elements in Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Shivalinga Temple located in Tripureswar. This Mahadev temple is built on a brick base. The square sanctum has four entrances each with a latticed door and a torana depicting Kalamakara. Within the wall of the façade are little niches with images. Above the sanctum is a dome with a finial. The t...