Guardian Statues in Temples

Dramatic statues of guardians and deities from Asian temples, featuring intricate carvings and vibrant decor, evoking spiritual protection and reverence.

Relief in Litang Monastery (Changchunkeersi), Litang, western Sichuan, China

Nio guardian at Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan

Nio guardian at Todaiji Temple, Nara, Japan

Close-up of a statue in a temple, Gandan Monastery, Ulan Bator, Mongolia

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Traditional Balinese statues or called Arca made of stone carvings in the form of gods, people or demons, Balinese sculpture in temple

Head encarved in stone Bayon temple angkor. Head encarved in stone Bayon temple Angkor Wat Cambodia

Relief in Litang Monastery (Changchunkeersi), Litang, western Sichuan, China

Java, Puppets

Thailand, Bangkok, Royal Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew Buddhist Temple

Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap. Stone Buddha monument.

LAO - LE RYTHME DES EAUXAu Nord du Laos, enclavée dans les montagnes, la paisible cité de Luang Prabang prospère depuis des siècles au sein de la péninsule formée par la confluence du fleuve Mékong et de la rivière Nam Khan. Avant dêtre devancée par Vientiane, elle fut la capitale du puissant Royaume de Lane Xang (Royaume du Million dEléphants). Son architecture coloniale et ses majestueux temples lui valent dêtre inscrite au patrimoine mondiale de lUNESCO depuis 1995.La légende raconte que Bouddha y serait venu au cours de lun de ses voyages et quil a souri. Aujourdhui, la ville est un haut lieu bouddhique de lAsie du Sud-Est. Les jeunes y viennent des campagnes alentours pour faire une retraite monastique et ainsi recevoir une éducation gratuite.A loccasion de Pi Mai, la Fête de l'Eau, Luang Prabang se réveille. Correspondant au Nouvel An lao et bouddhique, on fête le retour de la saison des pluies et la renaissance de la nature. Durant les plusieurs jours de festivités,

RAVELLO, ITALY, APRIL 31 2022, Details of the pulpit of the cathedral in Ravello, Amalfi Coast in Italy

Buddha figure, statue in cave, Thailand, Asia

the temple of Wat Phra Kaew in the city of Bangkok in Thailand in Southeastasia.. ASIA THAILAND BANGKOK WAT PHRA KAEW

Carved wooden warriors at the Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju South Korea

Vietnam, Da Nang. Old imperial capital city of Hue. Emperor Tu Duc's Tomb complex, imperial statues.

Head of bronze horse in buddhist temple in Patan, Nepal

Thailand,Bangkok,Wat Pra Kaeo,Khon Figure

CHINA, DAZU, VALLEY OF THE BUDDHAS, ANCIENT STATUES, WHEEL OF REINCARNATION

Laxmi Narsinha 6.7 mt high 1528, hampi, hospet, karnataka, india Copyright: xPxMistry/DinodiaxPhotox

Carved wooden mythical creature at the Tang Dynasty Buddhist Wenshu Monastery - Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China

Thien Truc buddhist pagoda. Quan Am (Quanyin) bodhisattva of compassion or goddess of Mercy. Bac Lieu. Vietnam.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Goddess of Mercy temple at Repulse Bay.

Naga statue in the temple

Part of the Buddhist temple Kiyomizu in the City of Kyoto in Japan.

Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Golden imperial guardian lion. La Boulaye. France.

Matsu Temple

Xi'An, China - 26 November 2025: View of the stoic terracotta warriors, standing sentinel in muted earth tones, bathed in a serene, ethereal light.

Low angle view of a dragon carved on the column in a monastery, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau, Hong Kong, China

Wall painting of a guardian inside Zuu temple, part of the Erdene Zuu monastery complex in Kharakhorum, Mongolia, Mongolias largest monastery, (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

India, Goa, Old Goa. Portuguese basilica of Bom Jesus, the most famous church in Old Goa. Ornate wood carving.

Statue of Lord Gomateshwara, the tallest monolithic statue in the world, dedicated to Lord Bahubali, carved out of a single block of granite stone, 18 meters high, 983 AD, Sravanabelagola, Karnataka, India, Asia

Thailand, Island of Ko Samui (aka Koh Samui). Wat Plai Laem aka Plai Laem Temple, statue detail outside prayer house.

Borobudur temple at sunny morning. Central Java, Indonesia

Indonesia, Bali, Statue

Karana mudra hand position expresses a very powerful energy with which negative energy is expelled. This hand gesture is also called warding off the evil. You can sense a very determined, focused energy just by looking at this hand gesture

Carving of an ape like face in Monkey Forest, Bali

Emei shan buddha complex, sichuan, china

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Goddess of Mercy temple at Repulse Bay.

THAILAND UTTARADIT WAT BAN KAENG TAI Inside at Wat Ban Kaeng Tai in Tron near City of Uttaradit in Province of Uttaradit in Thailand. Thailand, Uttaradit, November, 28, 2024. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/URSxFLUEELERx 23188918

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Central America, Guatemala, Western Highlands. Colonial church of San Andres Semetabaj.

Statue of Narayan on the top of column on Durbar square in Patan, Nepal

the best Thai temple, Asia

Vietnam, Hanoi. Old Quarter, Ngoc Son Temple (also known as Turtle Temple). Carving of a turtle holding a paintbrush.

Chinese guardian lion at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Dambulla cave temple or Golden Temple of Dambulla, World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka

Statue in Bali Pagan sculpture, Bali, Indonesia Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 6043885

Low angle view of a statue, Tin Hau Temple, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, China

Asia, Thailand, Bangkok Holy Guard Detail at the Grand Palace

Dragon statue at a shrine, Nikko Tosho-gu, Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Kanto Region, Honshu, Japan

Ganesh ganpati Elephant head Lord in stone Copyright: xBxPxMaiti/DinodiaxPhotox

Colourful, carved figures from Indian tradition and handicrafts, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, South India, India, Asia

Singapore (Sanskrit for Lion City). Chinatown area. Oldest Hindu temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, National Monument. Colorful ornate deities decorate building.

Buddha figure in Kathmandu, Nepal

Sri Lanka, Arts, Detail Of Carved And Painted Figure.

Asia, South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-Do Province, City Of Gimcheon, Jikjisa Temple, Buddhas Disciples

Siddhartha Gautama, the Shakyamuni Buddha. Sculpture. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

Lying golden Buddha in the cave temple Wat Tham Suwan Khuha, Phang Nga, Thailand, Asia

Chinese dragon statue in the Forbidden City, Peking, China

Indonesia, Bali, Ubud. Pura Tirta Empul Temple, bath in Tampaksiring sacred spring

Bangkok kings palace ancient temple in thailand. Bangkok kings palace ancient temple in thailand. Copyright: xZoonar.com/ThomasxJahnx 6285058

Japan, Gifu prefecture, Takayama (also known as Hida-Takayama), karakuri marionette on festival float (yatai) built in 1849, Gonjunko Procession during Sanno Festival of Hie Jinja Shrine.

Madrid, 11/28/2014. Neapolitan nativity scene of the Dukes of Cardona. Photo Isabel Permuy Archdc.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Close-up of pair of eyes and 'nose' on one of the faces of the Great Stupa's steeple; the nose is, in fact, the Nepali number 1.

Thien Truc buddhist pagoda. Quan Am (Quanyin) bodhisattva of compassion or goddess of Mercy. Bac Lieu. Vietnam.

Lion Sculpture, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Chinatown, God of Wealthy Statue

Saffron Water Mastabhishek Bahubali Statue,Sravanbelagola, Banglore, Karnataka, India

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Goddess of Mercy temple at Repulse Bay, bronze statues of Peach & Harmony.

Statue of General King Le Hoan of early Le dynasty, 980_1009 AD, Le Hoan temple, Hoa Lu, former ancient capital, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam, Indochin...

Taoism, or Daoism, refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions that have influenced the people of Eastern Asia for more than two millennia. They also notably influenced the Western world, particularly since the 19th century. The word Tao translates as 'path' or 'way'. It carries more abstract, spiritual meanings in folk religion and Chinese philosophy. Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation and humility, while Taoist thought generally focuses on nature, the relationship between humanity and the cosmos; health and longevity; and 'wu wei' (action through inaction). Harmony with the universe is the intended result of many Taoist rules and practices. Reverence for ancestor spirits and immortals is common in popular Taoism. Organized Taoism distinguishes its ritual activity from that of the folk religion, which some professional Taoists view as debased. Chinese alchemy (including Neidan), astrology, cuisine, Zen Bu

Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan or the former name Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand.

Statues of deities in a temple, Chudzong, Nepal

Japan, woodmade Kongorikishi statue, the muscular guardians of the Buddha, 13 century, Asia

Statue at Big Buddha area in Wat Plai Laem, Koh Samui,Thailand

Totem pole located at the Cowichan Tribes Administration building. Duncan, British Columbia.

The Chariot Hall or Royal Funerary Chariot Hall at the Wat Xieng Thong in the UNESCO world heritage town of Luang Prabang in Central Laos contains King Sisavang Vongs gilded, carved wooden funeral carriage, decorated with large Naga snakes at the front.

Toy of lion dance

Nepal, Kathmandu, All-seeing Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa, Chorten.

Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xHemantxPatil/DinodiaxPhotox

Fito Museum or museum of Vietnamese Traditionnal Medicine. Elephant headed Hindu God Ganesh statu.

Ornate carving

INTERIOR-BUDA YACENTE-CABEZA POR DETRAS-TOCADO Y MANO-TODO EN ORO. Location: WAT PO (TEMPLO BUDA). BANGKOK. TAILANDIA.

Wooden Buddha sculpture in Japanese temple

Statues of elephants and rider on the temple at Wat Tham Sua near Kanchanaburi, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue of The Mahasiddha Virupa (1403-24)

Statue of a lion guardian in Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok

Hand made traditional indonesia wooden puppet used in tradionalt shadow theartre. Yogyakarta. Indonesia.

Tibet, Shigatse. Palkor Monastery, guardian figure.

Asia, Indonesia, Bali, carved and painted Balinese mask,

Chaturmukhi Shiva Linga, Symbol of Shiva 17th Century Stone, Patan Darbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal. Chaturmukhi Shiva Linga, Symbol of Shiva 17th Century Stone, Patan Darbar Square, Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal. Copyright: xZoonar.com/RealityImagesx 21700471

Buddha statue in the sunlight, Trai Mat, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam, Asia

male temple statue with children in temple Tirtha Empul Tampaksiring, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Mexico City, Zocalo, traditional aztec headdress at Metropolitan Cathedral

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island. Totem pole located at the Cowichan Tribes Administration building.

THAILAND RAYONG WAT PA PRADU reclining Buddha at the Wat Pa Pradu in Rayong City in the Province of Rayong in Thailand, Thailand, Rayong, October, 25, 2024 Copyright: xZoonar.com/URSx 23084345

Standing deity with umbrella in Khmer temple, Angkor Wat, Siem Riep, Cambodia, Asia

Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery

Buddhist head statues, Angkor Wat Temple Complex, Angkor Thom, Cambodia

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