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Kshetrapala

क्षेत्रपाल
Also known as: Kṣetrapāla, Field Guardian, Temple Guardian, Boundary Protector

About

The guardian deity of fields, temples, and sacred spaces. Worshipped at the boundaries of villages, temples, and agricultural fields. Represents the protective energy that guards sacred and cultivated spaces from evil forces. Often depicted as a fierce warrior with a dog.

Attributes

Field guardianTemple guardianBoundary protectorFierce warrior

Symbols

TrishulaSwordDogBoundary stonesLamp
Vahana (Mount)
Dog

Associated Mantras

Om Kṣetrapālāya Namaḥ
Kshetrapala Stotram

Festivals

Kshetrapala PujaAnnual temple festivalsAgricultural ceremonies

Scriptures

PuranasAgamasFolk traditions

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaVillage traditions

Iconography

Fierce warrior with trishula and sword. Seated on dog or standing at boundary. Often with fierce mustache and bulging eyes.