TEMPLE DWARAPALAKA Condition:Good. Minor crack consistent with age Handpicked for their originality and

Handpicked for their originality and allure

These rathas decorated with flowers and jewels are pulled with thick ropes by hundreds of devotees

The artistic skills of wood carvers is evident in the finish and the proportions seen here

These are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set-in panels

TEMPLE DWARAPALAKA Condition:Good. Minor crack consistent with age Handpicked for their originality andThis intricately carved wooden piece of a Dwarapalaka gatekeeper of the abode of gods or temples is from South India. Similar carvings were used at the entrances of temples and decorate chariots. Temple cars or chariots also called as Rathas are vehicles used to carry idols of Hindu gods in processions on annual festival days. These are usually made of wood and in most cases have exquisite and intricate carvings on multiple set in panels. The carvings