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Jatulokbal statue, a composite Thai iconography of the 4 Lokapalas or guardians of the cardinal directions, at a Bangkok shrine Royalty Free Stock Photo
A shrine dedicated to Jatulokbal, a composite Thai representation of the 4 Lokapalas or guardians of the cardinal directions Royalty Free Stock Photo
A blue gold statue of Jatulokbal, a composite Thai representation of the Lokapalas, defending the four cardinal directions Royalty Free Stock Photo
   
   
   
   
Jatulokbal statue, 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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