Traditional Wrathful Deity Hayagriva Sculpture | Powerful Dharma Protector
The Wrathful Deity Hayagriva Sculpture is 39.2” (99.5cm) tall, with a base width of 32.1” (81.5cm), and weighs 52.34 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper, it represents the wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism and is carved with deeply engraved carvings that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Hayagriva is the wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara, embodying fierce compassion that destroys delusion and overcomes internal and external obstacles. His wrathful appearance symbolizes the intense energy needed to eliminate ignorance and opposing forces. A distinctive iconographic feature of Hayagriva is the horse head that emerges from the top of his crown. This horse head represents Dharma's mighty, penetrating roar—the enlightened speech that dispels illusion and ignorance. The horse's neigh or scream symbolizes Dharma's transformative, liberating sound, capable of reaching all beings and cutting through delusion. In his right hand, Hayagriva holds a lasso, used to bind and subdue harmful forces and negative emotions, drawing them under control and transforming them into wisdom. His sword in his lower right hand signifies the cutting of ignorance, delusion, and obstacles. The sword is a classic Buddhist iconography symbol representing wisdom that cuts through confusion and negativity. These implements reinforce Hayagrīva's role as the eliminator of delusion and protector against harmful influences.
Size: 39.2” / 99.5cm (Height) x 32.1” / 81.5cm (Width)
Weight: 52.34 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
The furious, wrathful, horse-faced deity Hayagrīva can expel unconverted evil entities. The Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions have recognized multiple deities as representations of numerous buddhas and bodhisattvas. In Tibetan Buddhism, Lord Hayagrīva is a wrathful form of Avalokitesvara. It is said that there are 108 different varieties of Hayagrīva. Avalokitesvara, a Bodhisattva, is one of the most well-known deities in Buddhism's pantheon. In the Mahāvairocana Sūtra, Hayagrīva is described as a Vidyarāja Vidyarājatuated next to the figure of Avalokiteshvara in the depiction of the vast Magic circle or Mandala. Additionally, according to renowned Buddhist missionary Bodhiruci, Vidyaraja Vidyarāja was associated with Amoghapasa as a unique element of Avalokitesvara.
