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Shadakshari Lokeshvara

Original Location: Tibet

Present Location: National Museum, New Delhi

Date: 16th Century CE

Period: Early Modern

Material: Bronze

Objects: Sculpture

Dimensions: H 15.5 x W 11.0 x D 8.0 cm

Credits: National Museum, New Delhi

Shadakshari Lokeshvara is one of the thirty-one forms of Avalokitesvara according to the Sadhanamala. He is personified by the six syllable mantra of the Buddhists, 'Om mani padme hum'. The four-armed Shadakshari Lokesvara is seated in Padmasana on the lotus pedestal. The lower pair of his arms is in anjali mudra against the chest while the upper right hand is in the attitude of holding the rosary which is not present; the upper left is holding the lotus (utpala). He is adorned with the jewelled crown decorated with five crests.

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