Elements of Hindu Iconography v4.c32.23

v4.c32.23

All these eight Dvārapālakas should be represented as of terrific nature and with beards. There should be makuṭas on their heads. A large number of ṛishis also with moustaches and jaṭas, carrying in their hands the akṣamālā and the kamaṇḍalu, should be seated in the temple of Brahmā and be meditating upon him.