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šŸ’  Dikpala: [NAME] ([Direction])

[Name] Dikpala Odisha Temple
Figure: [Name] – Guardian of the [Direction]

šŸ” Quick Identification

  • Direction: [East / Southeast / South / Southwest / etc.]
  • Mount (Vāhana): [Elephant / Ram / Buffalo / Makara / etc.]
  • Main Attribute: [Vajra / Flames / Noose / Trident / etc.]
  • Body Features: [Bearded / Pot-bellied / Calm / Fierce / etc.]
  • Halo: [Flames / Aura / None]

✔ Essential Features (Always Present)

  • Directional Role: Represents the [direction] of the Vāstu Purusha Mandala.
  • Mount: Always associated with the [mount name].
  • Key Symbol: Holds or displays [compulsory icon].
  • Facial/Body Trait: [beard/pot-belly/calm face/fangs etc.]
  • Position in Temple: Carved on the [direction]-side wall niche.

⚠ Optional Features (May Vary by Temple)

  • Number of Arms: [2 / 4 / 6] depending on temple style.
  • Posture: [Standing / Tribhaį¹…ga / Samabhaį¹…ga / Padmāsana / Lalitāsana].
  • Additional Attributes: [Rosary / Vase / Banner / Torch / Bowls of fire / Noose / Shield].
  • Attendants: May include Vidyādharas, dwarfs, miniature figures, or devotees.
  • Halo Type: Full-body flames / side flames / simple prabhāmaį¹‡įøala.
  • Artistic Variation: Style differs in Markandeśvara, Rājarāį¹‡Ä«, Somesvara, etc.

šŸ“œ Detailed Iconographic Description

[Write 4–6 lines describing the deity’s pose, mood, ornaments, expression, nature of flames, clothing, and placement of mount. Also mention any special variations found in specific temples such as Lingarāja, Brahmeśvara, Markandeśvara, Rājarāį¹‡Ä«, or Charda.]