{"product_id":"mucalinda-buddha-statue","title":"Mucalinda Buddha Statue | 24K Fire Gold Plated Copper Buddhist Statue","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Naga Buddha Statue – Buddha Protected by Mucalinda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMucalinda Buddha Statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted by master sculptor \u003cstrong\u003eBikash Khadgi\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the finishing completed by \u003cstrong\u003eGyanendra Sakya\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made using the traditional lost wax casting technique of Patan, Nepal, this statue portrays the well-known story of Shakyamuni Buddha being protected by Mucalinda, the king of the nagas, during a powerful storm. Inspired by the sacred \u003cstrong\u003eMuchalinda Lake (Lotus Pond) in Bodhgaya\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a meaningful addition to Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, and sacred art collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconography of the Mucalinda Buddha Statue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis statue depicts the moment when Shakyamuni Buddha continued his meditation despite heavy rain and rising floodwaters. Mucalinda emerged from beneath the earth, coiled his body beneath the Buddha to lift him above the water, and spread his cobra hoods overhead to shelter him until the storm had passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buddha is seated in \u003cstrong\u003eDhyana Mudra\u003c\/strong\u003e (Meditation Gesture) with half-closed eyes and a peaceful expression. He sits upon a lotus base beneath the protective cobra hoods of Mucalinda, faithfully representing one of the most recognized stories in Buddhist tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\" (66 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5\" (42 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.37 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Copper Body, 24K Fire Gold Plated, Special Acrylic Paintings, Antique Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Lost Wax Casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patan, Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bikash Khadgi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing: \u003c\/strong\u003eGyanendra Sakya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trawell.in\/bihar\/bodhgaya\/muchalinda-lake-lotus-pond\" title=\"Mucalinda Buddha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuchalinda Lake (Lotus Pond), Bodhgaya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of creation: \u003c\/strong\u003e2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Nepalese Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one-of-a-kind \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/art.thewalters.org\/object\/35.278\/\" title=\"Mucalinda Buddha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMucalinda Buddha Statue\u003c\/a\u003e is handcrafted using Nepal's centuries-old lost wax casting tradition. Sculpted by Bikash Khadgi and finished by Gyanendra Sakya, every detail is individually created by hand, making each statue unique. It is completed with 24K fire gold plating, special acrylic paintings, and an antique finish that highlights the intricate craftsmanship while preserving the rich artistic heritage of Nepalese Buddhist metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HM","offers":[{"title":"66cm x 42cm","offer_id":55223852237091,"sku":"NJHM23086","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/download_614e320d-ac2a-470b-81cf-a5c991a5bc3e.jpg?v=1781247672","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/mucalinda-buddha-statue","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}