Vajrayana Chitipati Buddhist Protector Deity Sculpture | Symbol of Impermanence and Death
Chitipati, the Protector Deity statue, measures 15.4" (Height) x 12.6" (Base) and weighs 5.92 kg. It is crafted of copper, gilded with 24K gold, and enhanced with gold and acrylic paints. This item, made by skilled Nepalese artisans, represents the holy creativity of Himalayan traditions, making it an eye-catching addition to altars, meditation areas, or sacred collections.
With both male and female skeletons joyfully raising their arms in celebration of free from ego, this sculpture depicts the Chitipati in their distinctive dance. Their joyful dance symbolizes the fire of wisdom that destroys ignorance and illusions amid flames. The figures are surrounded by fire, which are a potent reminder of the transforming potential of spiritual knowledge. In addition to representing the Chitipati's role as guardians, the building itself is a powerful representation of impermanence that offers a place of reflection on life's transient nature.
Size: 15.4”/39cm (Height) x 12.6”/32cm (Base)
Weight: 5.92 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Chittipati, often referred to as the Lord of the Cremation Grounds, represents the powerful Buddhist concept of impermanence. Depicted as dancing skeletal figures, Chittipati reminds practitioners of the transient nature of life and the importance of spiritual liberation. Despite their fearsome appearance, Chittipati's dance symbolizes the victory over ego and attachment, helping devotees to transcend the material world and embrace the truth of death and rebirth.
