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Dvarapala door guard at Wat Si Khun Muang

Dvarapala door guard at Wat Si Khun Muang

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Dvarapala door guard at Wat Si Khun Muang

Dvarapalas are regular features of a major Hindu or Buddhist temple complex. They are the formidable looking ‘gate-keepers’ and guards in service of the presiding deity of the temple. They are the servants and the protectors of their masters. They are typically envisioned as huge and robust warriors. The pairs of Dvarapalas are most usually placed at the entrance to the temple and also at the door way to sanctum (garbha-griha). As you mentioned, each god or goddess has his or her own set of Dvarapalas.
the statue captured in front of the Wat Si Khun Muang complex in Chiang Khan in northern Thailand.

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Sections Travel: Northern Thailand Motive: Skulpturen im Freien Travel: Isaan
Folders Thailand in Isaan
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Camera NIKON D700
Lens 28.0-105.0 mm f/2.8-4.0
Aperture 4
Exposure time 1/60
Focus length 105.0 mm
ISO 400

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