Description
Marici Statue: Illuminating the Path and Dispelling Shadows
From the heart of Nepalese craftsmanship, this Marici statue emerges as a radiant embodiment of dawn, illumination, and protection from obstacles. Standing 34.5 cm (13.5”) tall on a 27 cm (10.6”) base and weighing 4.01 kg, the handcrafted copper figure radiates a serene yet commanding presence, perfect for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections. Meticulously adorned with 24K gold gilding and delicate acrylic paintings, the statue captures Marici’s luminous energy, symbolizing her power to illuminate the darkest paths and guide practitioners with clarity, courage, and spiritual grace.
This exquisite statue depicts Marici, the luminous goddess of light and protection, seated upon a black boar, symbolizing the triumph over ignorance and the subjugation of obstacles. She is portrayed with multiple arms, each holding ritual implements that represent skillful means, spiritual authority, and protective power. Her hands form various mudras, conveying blessings, fearlessness, and empowerment for practitioners. Adorned with flowing robes, jeweled ornaments, and an ornate crown, she is framed by a radiant halo of flames and scrollwork, symbolizing transformative energy. This meditation statue embodies vigilance, courage, and the dynamic force of enlightened activity, inspiring purification, spiritual protection, and inner strength.
Size: 13.5”/34.5cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 4.01 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Marici, whose name means 'Ray of Light,' is a Mahayana Buddhist and Vajrayana deity associated with the sun and dawn. She is revered as a protector and the embodiment of light, capable of dispelling ignorance and delusion. Practitioners invoke Marici for protection from danger, for the removal of obstacles, and to gain insight and success in endeavors, often considered an aspect of the Goddess Ushas.