Buffalo Headed Deity Yama Dharmaraja "Vajrabhairava" Statue | Majestic Buddhist Protector Sculpture
The Yama Dharmaraja "Vajrabhairava" Statue, revered in Vajrayana Buddhism, represents the transformational power of wrathful compassion in overcoming barriers and ignorance. This hand-carved statue, measuring 18.9" (height) x 13.4" (base) and weighing 10.77 kg, is made of copper, covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, adorned with gemstones, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Yama Dharmaraja is depicted in his wrathful form, holding various weapons and symbols of power, while his consort is depicted in a close embrace, symbolizing the union of wisdom and compassion. The fierce expressions and dynamic postures convey the intensity and strength needed to conquer ignorance and death. The presence of the consort highlights the balanced and complementary forces that are essential for spiritual awakening.
Size: 18.9”/48cm (Height) x 13.4”/34cm (Base)
Weight: 10.77 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Yama Dharmaraja statue is shown in various ways, one of which is Yamataka Ekavira, which means "lone hero." He has a bull's or buffalo's head with long horns as the center head, among many other features. There are eight primary heads, with the Bodhisattva Manjushri's little crowned head at the pinnacle. Yama Dharmaraja dressed in an elephant-skin robe, a garland of freshly cut human skulls, snakes, interwoven bone ornament bracelets, necklaces, and a girdle. Except for his adornments, he is naked. A flaming halo is behind him, and his erect phallus has a crimson tip. He wields a chopping knife (Kartika) in his primary hands, symbolizing his power to sever the root of illusion.
