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☛ FOUR GUARDIAN KING:
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Four Guardian Kings, also known as the Four Great Kings or Lokapāla. These prominent figures play a significant role in protecting the Dharma. These celestial protectors are believed to safeguard the teachings of Buddha and ensure the spiritual well-being of practitioners.
According to legend, these divine beings first appeared in the Buddhist narrative shortly after Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, achieved enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree. The story goes that each of the Four Guardian Kings individually offered a black bowl made of precious gemstones to the Buddha. Miraculously, these bowls merged into one, creating the iconic black bowl commonly depicted in the Buddha’s lap.

☛VAISHRAVANA (KUBERA): PROTECTOR OF THE NORTH
Vaishravana, also known as Kubera, is the chief of the Four Guardian Kings and the protector of the north. He is associated with wealth and prosperity. Vaishravana is often depicted wearing heavy armor and holding an umbrella or pagoda in his right hand. This symbolizes his role as the ruler of rain, ensuring agricultural abundance.

☛ VIRUDHAKA: PROTECTOR OF THE SOUTH
Virudhaka, the Guardian King of the South, is responsible for promoting the growth of roots and overseeing the wind. He wields a sword in his right hand, signifying his fierce determination to protect the Dharma and the southern continent. Virudhaka’s appearance is striking, with a blue complexion and a fiery red chin-strap beard.

☛ DHRITARASHTRA: KEEPER OF THE EAST
Dhritarashtra, the Guardian King of the East, is a god of music. His symbolic weapon is a stringed instrument, and he is known for his harmonious and compassionate nature. Dhritarashtra uses his musical talents to convert others to Buddhism. He is often depicted as a white deity with closed eyes, lost in the melodies of his lute.

☛ VIRUPAKSHA: SENTINEL OF THE WEST
Virupaksha, the Guardian King of the West, is known for his all-seeing vision. His symbolic weapon is a snake or red cord, representing a dragon. Virupaksha serves as the “eye in the sky,” identifying those who do not believe in Buddhism and helping to convert them. He is often depicted in red, holding a stupa in his left hand and a green serpent in his right.

*UNIQUE PIECES: Since the items are completely Handmade & Handpainted, Evey piece has different design and there will be some variations in the given detail.*

☛ABOUT THANGKA COLOR FINISHING:
This Wooden Product is painted using tradition thangka colors. Coloring the statue or sculpture in this style is a tradition process of making Wooden Tibetan statues or sculptures exact to the traditional color description.
For making the products in this finishing we use organic colors,and a professional thangka colors.