Radiant Dukar Statue: The White Parasol Bodhisattva
This Dukar Statue, the white parasol bodhisattva standing 13.4 inches (34 cm) tall and 10.6 inches (27 cm) wide at the base, weighs 4.07 kg. Expertly handcrafted from copper, it is richly adorned with 24K gold gilding, intricate gold and acrylic paintings, and hand-set gemstones. Dukar, the White Parasol Bodhisattva, symbolizes protection and shelter from negative forces, offering refuge and peace to practitioners. Crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this sacred statue is ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or as a meaningful spiritual decor piece that inspires calm and safety.
Dukar is depicted seated in padmāsana (lotus posture) on a lotus base, embodying purity and spiritual grace. She wears a five-pointed crown symbolizing enlightened qualities. Notably, the statue features one eye on the forehead, two eyes in her hands, and the usual two main eyes, representing heightened awareness and wisdom. In her right hand, she holds a mirror representing clarity and self-reflection, while her left hand holds a parasol, symbolizing protection and shelter from harmful forces.
Size: 13.4”/34cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.07 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Dukar is a unique and powerful Bodhisattva figure in Tibetan Buddhism, often referred to as the White Parasol Bodhisattva. She embodies protection, clarity, and spiritual refuge, symbolized by the parasol she holds, which shelters practitioners from harmful influences and negative energies.
