Description
The Himalayan Kshitigarbha Statue | Guardian of Souls and Earth
Himalayan Kshitigarbha Statue measures 23.5 cm (9.3 inches) in height and 18.5 cm (7.3 inches) at the base, with a weight of 1.81 kg. Expertly crafted from a copper body, it is lavishly gilded with 24K gold and features intricate gold and acrylic paintings, enhanced with carefully inlaid gemstones.
Kshitagarbha is depicted seated in calm composure upon a moon disc lotus base, symbolizing purity and the awakened mind. His right hand holds a cintamaṇi, the wish-fulfilling jewel representing his boundless compassion and power to grant the deepest spiritual aspirations. He has a wheat-like stalk in his left hand, evoking themes of nourishment, fertility, and cultivating virtue. He is adorned with a five-pointed crown, symbolizing the wisdom of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, and a prominent uṣṇīṣa rises above his head, signifying his enlightened status.
Size: 9.3”/23.5cm (Height) x 7.3”/18.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.81 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Kshitigarbha, also known as the Bodhisattva of Hell or the Earth Store Bodhisattva, is honored for his pledge to release all beings from suffering, even in the darkest realms. His tranquil expression reflects his caring commitment, representing hope, mercy, and the promise of salvation to all who suffer. Kshitigarbha's presence brings tranquility, resilience, and a reminder of boundless compassion to the spiritual journey.