A blue gold statue of Jatulokbal, a composite Thai iconography of the 4 Lokapalas or guardians of the cardinal directions, at a Bangkok shrine
In Hinduism and Buddhism, the Lokapala are guardians of the cardinal directions, commonly refered to as Dikapala or Four Heavenly Kings. Each deity is associated with a specific iconography as well as unique weapons and mudras. Jatulokbal, a composite Thai representation of the Caturlokapala, is often worshipped by those who hold dangerous jobs.
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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