The Vajrayana Dukar Figure | Enlightened Feminine Power
Vajrayana Dukar Figure stands 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) tall with an 11-inch (28 cm) wide base and weighs 4.26 kilograms. Expertly made from a copper body, it is covered with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding, adorned with intricate gold and acrylic paintings, and delicately inlaid with gemstones. The statue is carved with deeply engraved details that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect, enhancing its depth and visual richness. A fine example of traditional Himalayan artistry, this piece offers both spiritual presence and refined elegance—ideal for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred interiors.
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 padmasana(the lotus posture), denoting unshakable meditation and stability. His head is adorned with a five-pointed crown, signifying the Five Dhyani Buddhas and their corresponding wisdoms. 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: 13.6”/34.5cm (Height) x 11”/28cm (Base)
Weight: 4.26 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
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.
