Handcrafted Dharma Protector Simhamukha Statue

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Handcrafted Dharma Protector Simhamukha Statue | Sacred Vajrayana Icon for Altar The Handcrafted Dharma Protector Simhamukha Statue stands 10.2 inches tall with a 6.1-inch base and weighs 1.51 kg. Made from a copper body, it is adorned with 24K gold gilding, gemstones, and delicate gold and acrylic paintings that highlight its divine wrathful beauty. The statue radiates powerful spiritual energy and protective strength, making it a profound addition to any Buddhist altar or meditation space. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it embodies the fierce yet compassionate nature of Simhamukha, revered as a guardian of the Dharma. In its iconography, the Lion-Headed Deity is depicted with a lion head, symbolizing courage and fearlessness. The right hand holds a vajra, representing indestructible power, while the left hand holds a skull cup, signifying transformation and the transcendence of worldly attachments. A khatvanga rests on the right shoulder, symbolizing spiritual authority, and the figure is surrounded by a radiant, flaming halo, emphasizing divine energy. Seated on a sun disc lotus base, the deity embodies both spiritual strength and enlightened presence. Size: 10.2”/26cm (Height) x 6.1”/15.5cm (Base)Weight: 1.51kgMaterials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings Simhamukha, meaning "Lion-Faced," is a wrathful wisdom dakini in Tibetan Buddhism, especially within the Nyingma and Dzogchen traditions. She is a fierce emanation of Guhyajnana Dakini or Mandarava (the consort of Guru Rinpoche), often depicted with the head of a snow lion, symbolizing fearlessness, royal authority, and the triumph over delusion. Show more