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Handcrafted Namtoshe Sacred Statue: Buddhist Icon of Prosperity
Vaishravana, also known as Namtoshe, embodies prosperity, abundance, and spiritual protection in this radiant sacred golden statue. This magnificent figure is expertly handcrafted in Nepal, standing 36cm (14.17 inches) tall with a 29cm (11.42 inches) base and weighing 5.01kg, offering a stable and dignified presence for altar or meditation spaces. Formed from a solid copper body, it is resplendently finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and finely set gemstones that enhance its luminous sacred energy. The composed posture and regal expression reflect abundance guided by wisdom and protection, making it a powerful focal point for devotion, prosperity practices, and spiritual harmony.
Namtoshe (Vaishravana), the King of Wealth and Guardian of the North, is depicted as a powerful dharmapala embodying protection, prosperity, and the safeguarding of spiritual teachings. He is often shown in a regal, armored form seated or standing in a commanding posture upon a snow lion or horse, symbolizing authority, fearlessness, and mastery over obstacles. In his right hand, he holds a victory banner or parasol representing sovereign power and the protection of the Dharma, while in his left hand he carries a mongoose that spouts jewels, symbolizing the endless flow of wealth and the transformation of greed into generosity. His armored appearance reflects his role as a protector of practitioners and sacred teachings, while his fierce yet composed expression signifies disciplined awareness and compassionate guardianship. As a wealth deity and dharmapala, Namtoshe embodies both material abundance and spiritual protection, reminding practitioners that true prosperity arises from virtue, generosity, and the safeguarding of Dharma.
Size: 14.17”/36cm (Height) x 11.42”/29cm (Base)
Weight: 5.01 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Namtoshe, known in Sanskrit as Vaishravana, is one of the Four Great Guardian Kings (Lokapala) in Buddhist cosmology, charged with protecting the Northern direction. He is also considered a chief among the Dharma Protectors and a god of wealth. Often depicted as a warrior or princely figure, he is associated with prosperity, both material and spiritual, and is venerated for his compassionate aid to practitioners. His abode is Mount Sumeru, and he is often invoked for abundance and protection against negative influences.