Handmade Palden Lhamo Female Dakini Sculpture | Meditation & Altar Decor
This Palden Lhamo Female Deity Sculpture, also known as the Queen of Great Bliss, stands at 12.2 inches (31 cm) in height and has a base width of 9.1 inches (23 cm). Weighing 3.54 kg, it is made of copper, covered with a layer of 24K gold gilding, This sculpture, adorned with gemstones and handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes the sacred traditions of Himalayan Buddhism, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections.
Palden Lhamo, the wrathful protector goddess, is depicted with a radiant halo surrounding her back, signifying her divine energy and transcendent power. She is accompanied by two makara-faced female attendants, symbolizing her dominion over both terrestrial and aquatic realms. The goddess rides a mule, adorned with a five-pointed crown symbolizing the Five Dhyani Buddhas, underscoring her enlightened authority and protection.
In her right hand, she wields a vajra-topped trident, embodying her power to destroy ignorance and obstacles. She also carries the skull of her own son—transformed into a blood-filled skull cup, a profound reminder of karmic retribution and the ultimate triumph of wisdom over attachment and delusion. The mule she rides bears an eye on its back, a symbolic mark of vigilance, ever watchful against evil and deceit.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.54 kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Gemstones
Palden Lhamo is a highly revered female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, often regarded as a fierce manifestation of the compassionate mother goddess. Known for her wrathful appearance and protective powers, she serves as a powerful guardian against negative forces and obstacles on the spiritual path. Her primary role is to remove inner and outer hindrances, destroy ignorance, and protect practitioners from harm. Despite her fierce demeanor, Palden Lhamo embodies the principle of enlightened activity—using strong means to aid sentient beings. She is considered a great protector and is frequently invoked in prayers and rituals to overcome difficulties and strengthen spiritual resolve.
