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Canda Vajrapani

Original Location: Tibet

Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi

Date: 16th- 17th Century CE

Period: Early Modern

Material: Bronze

Objects: Sculpture

Dimensions: H 21.0 x W 16.5 x D 8.5 cm

Credits: National Museum, New Delhi

The fierce form of Vajrapani, the Dhyani Bodhisattva of Akshobhya is known as Canda-Vajrapani. He is identified by vajra (thunderbolt) in his hand. He is believed to be a protective deity in Vajrayana Buddhism which is predominant in Tibet. The deity stands in alidha posture on a lotus pedestal.

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