The Chatur Maharaj set | Nepali Handcrafted Statue for Spiritual Guidance
Chatur Maharaj set stands 22.5 cm (8.9 inches) in height and 20 cm (7.9 inches) at the base, with a total weight of 9.86 kg. Crafted from a 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, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
This is a Chatur Maharaj set, representing the Four Guardian Kings (Lokapala) from Buddhist tradition, each embodying a specific direction and attribute. The first figure usually holds a sword and a stupa, symbolizing Virudhaka, the protector of the south, associated with growth and blue color. The second, typically depicted holding a lute, is Dhritarashtra, guardian of the east, representing harmony and white color. The third, grasping a snake and a trident, is Virupaksha, the western protector, linked to seeing clearly and red color. The fourth, brandishing a parasol or banner and sometimes a jewel-spitting mongoose, depicts Vaishravana (Kubera), the guardian of the north, signifying wealth and yellow color. Each wears a crown and elaborate armor, signifying both their royal status and protective role, with assertive postures and ritual objects that relate directly to their unique qualities and responsibilities in safeguarding the Dharma and Buddhist realms.
Vaisravana Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Dhitarashtra Size: 9.1”/23cm (Height) x 6.9”/17.5cm (Base)
Virudhaka Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 7.7”/19.5cm (Base)
Virupaksha Size: 8.9”/22.5cm (Height) x 6.9”/17.5cm (Base)
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Total Weight: 9.86 kg
The Four Heavenly Kings—Dhritarashtra (East), Virudhaka (South), Virupaksha (West), and Vaishravana (North)—are tasked with safeguarding the Buddha, his teachings (Dharma), and his followers. They protect sacred spaces, such as temples, from malevolent forces and distractions, ensuring practitioners can meditate and follow the path of enlightenment peacefully.
