Dvarapala

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title: Dvarapala
text: A Dvarapala or Dvarapalaka 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.
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description: Door guardian statue
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvarapala
date created: 2007-11-01T03:25:45Z
date modified: 2024-09-01T22:03:16Z
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