The Umbrella Deity Dukar | Spiritual Defense
Umbrella Deity Dukar is handcrafted from copper and adorned with 24K gold gilding, detailed gold and acrylic paintings. Measuring 12.8”/32.5cm in height and 9.4”/24cm at the base, it weighs 3.24 kg. Revered in Vajrayana Buddhism. Dukar is a powerful female deity who offers protection from obstacles, illness, and negative forces. Ideal for meditation spaces, personal altars, or as a centerpiece of protective energy in any sacred setting.
In his iconography, the White Parasol Bodhisattva, also known as Dukar, is richly symbolic. He holds a parasol in his right hand, representing protection from harmful influences and defilements, while also holding a mirror, symbolizing self-reflection and clarity of wisdom. He is seated in vajrāsana (the diamond posture), denoting unshakable meditation and stability. His head is adorned with a five-pointed crown, signifying the Five Dhyani Buddhas and their corresponding wisdom. The figure rests upon a moon disc atop a lotus base—traditional symbols of purity, spiritual awakening, and the enlightened state transcending worldly suffering.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 9.4”/24cm (Base)
Weight: 3.24kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Dukar, also known as the White Parasol Bodhisattva, is a revered protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. He embodies compassion and offers shelter from both external and internal harmful influences. Dukar’s parasol symbolizes protection and refuge, while his serene presence inspires peace and spiritual safety. As a guardian figure, he helps practitioners overcome obstacles on the path to enlightenment and supports the preservation of the Dharma.
