Description
Handmade Statue of Achala | Protector of the Teachings
This handmade statue of Achala stands at 14.0”/35.5cm in height and 11.2”/28.5cm at the base and weighs 5.27 kg. It is made of oxidized copper body and 24k gold gilding, along with detailed gold and acrylic paintings. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it represents the fierce guardian of the Dharma, making it a powerful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections.
Achala is depicted in his wrathful form, holding a vajra in his right hand, symbolizing indestructible spiritual power, and a lasso in his left, used to bind and subdue harmful forces. He stands firmly upon two subdued beings, representing the triumph over ignorance and opposing forces. His fierce expression, complete with three eyes, embodies omniscient awareness and the ability to see all suffering. Surrounded by a blazing halo, he radiates the transformative fire of wisdom that burns away delusions. This powerful iconography reflects Achala's role as a protector who removes obstacles and safeguards practitioners on their spiritual path.
Size: 14.0”/35.5cm (Height) x 11.2”/28.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.27 kg
Materials: Oxidized Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Achala is a powerful wrathful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism known as the "Immovable One." He is a fierce manifestation of Vajrapani, the embodiment of the Buddha's power, and serves as a protector and remover of obstacles on the spiritual path. Often depicted in a wrathful form, Achala is invoked to guard the Dharma, protect practitioners from hostile forces, and help overcome inner and outer hindrances to enlightenment. His immovable resolve symbolizes unshakable spiritual strength and the fierce compassion needed to confront ignorance and delusion.