Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South 9th century Sri Lanka The lokapalas stand in each of the four cardinal directions as protectors of both the Buddhist dharma (teachings) and the religious community. Texts speak of monasteries being constructed on grids symbolically marked with these deities, leaving the specific ritual function of these sculptures an open , Lord of Death is Regent of the South. He holds the remains of a staff. His mount is the Yama, Lord of Death: Regent of the South. Sri Lanka. 9th century. Bronze. Anuradhapura period. Sculpture

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