Description
Hayagriva, The Swift Horse-Necked One - Subduing Obstacles
Hayagriva, the fierce and compassionate Vajrayana deity, is captured in this striking statue standing at 22.5 cm (8.8”) tall with a base of 17 cm (6.6”). Crafted from oxidized copper with delicate silver plating, this powerful piece weighs 2.03 kg. Hand-painted acrylic details bring his wrathful features to life, radiating protective energy and unwavering resolve. Meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, it makes a formidable presence in any sacred space.
Hayagriva’s iconography deeply symbolizes the power to overcome profound obstacles and delusions. His wrathful expression and powerful stance are not of anger, but of intense compassion directed at subduing inner and outer hindrances. Meditating upon his image can inspire the practitioner to dispel hostile forces and cultivate swift spiritual progress and protection, a profound addition to any spiritual decor.
Size: 8.8”/22.5cm (Height) x 6.6”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 2.03 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plating, Acrylic Paintings
Hayagriva is a prominent wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, revered in Vajrayana Buddhism. He is invoked for his powerful ability to eliminate obstacles, particularly those arising from ignorance and negative karma. His horse head, often depicted emerging from his crown, symbolizes his swiftness in overcoming difficulties and his powerful, unbridled energy in liberating beings from suffering and spiritual afflictions.