Mace-bearing dwarapala at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple wearing the Marathi turban, called pheta or pataka. The dwarapalas at Vishnu temples are modeled on Jaya and Vijaya, the gatekeepers at Vaikuntha, the heavenly abode of Lord Vishnu. The interesting detail is the presence of a small lion at the base.
Deepstambhas (lamp pillars) form a distinct feature of Hindu temple architecture in Maharashtra and Goa. The deepstambhas at Walkeshwar were earlier used for illumination purpose during Deepavali and other important Hindu festivals, like Dussehra and Shivratri. A person would climb the deepstambhas and place diyas on the extended branches or in small niches. Over time, the practice has been discontinued at Walkeshwar and the deepstambhas now serve as resting place for pigeons.