Government of India
Canda Vajrapani
Keywords: Bronze Sculpture,
Vajrapani,
Dhyani Bodhisattva of Akshobhya,
Vajrayana Buddhism
Publisher: National Museum, New Delhi
Description: 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.
Source: National Museum, New Delhi
Type: Sculpture
Received From: National Museum, New Delhi
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Tibet |
| dc.coverage.temporal | Early Modern |
| dc.description | 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. |
| dc.source | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.format.extent | H 21.0 x W 16.5 x D 8.5 cm |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.subject | Bronze Sculpture, Vajrapani, Dhyani Bodhisattva of Akshobhya, Vajrayana Buddhism |
| dc.type | Sculpture |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Bronze |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.coverage.spatial | Tibet |
| dc.coverage.temporal | Early Modern |
| dc.description | 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. |
| dc.source | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.format.extent | H 21.0 x W 16.5 x D 8.5 cm |
| dc.format.mimetype | image/jpg |
| dc.publisher | National Museum, New Delhi |
| dc.subject | Bronze Sculpture, Vajrapani, Dhyani Bodhisattva of Akshobhya, Vajrayana Buddhism |
| dc.type | Sculpture |
| dc.format.medium | image |
| dc.format.material | Bronze |
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