Mahakala, doorkeeper of Shiva Temple. 800 - 900 Java Indonesia volcanic stone 75× × 21 ( Mahakala, who stands on Shiva’s left side. His demonic characteristics – wild hair, bulging eyes and open mouth, a fat body and curled-up toes – make him the opposite of the graceful Nandishvara. His index finger points downwards, towards worshippers entering the temple. )

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