Description

Pehar Gyalpo Statue | Guardian of Nechung, Bound by Guru Rinpoche

This Pehar Gyalpo statue is a fine example of Nepali Buddhist art, handcrafted by Newari artisans in Nepal using the age-old lost wax method. Cast in copper and enhanced with radiant 24K gold fire-gilding, it features a polished surface and deeply carved details that bring out the fierce presence. His three faces are painted in gold pigment, while touches of turquoise and coral accent the crown and ornaments. A blazing halo frames the figure as he rides a majestic snow lion, seated atop a finely detailed base.

Pehar Gyalpo is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the chief guardian of Nechung, bound by Guru Rinpoche to protect the Dharma and its practitioners. His three wrathful faces represent his all-seeing vigilance, while his six arms holds sword, arrow, and hammer on the right and a stick, bow, and knife on the left, symbolizing his power to cut through obstacles and subdue negative forces. Crowned with a broad round hat and mounted on a snow lion that embodies youthful, fearless energy, this statue brings the commanding presence of Pehar Gyalpo to altars and sacred spaces, offering protection and strength to any Vajrayana practice.

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Key Features of Handmade Pehar Gyalpo Statue:

1. Handmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method
   
2. Made from Durable Copper
3. Crafted using traditional Fire-gilding with gold
   
4. 24K Gold Painted Face
   
5. Adorned with Semi-precious Stones
6. Beautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors
7. Traditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists
8. Height X Width: 36cm X 29.5cm
9. Weight: 7.22kg

About Pehar Gyalpo

Pehar Gyalpo are wrathful protector deities in Vajrayana Buddhism who serve to safeguard the teachings of the Buddha and support sincere practitioners on their path. Though they appear fierce, their true nature is deeply compassionate, arising from enlightened beings who adopt wrathful forms to subdue obstacles, both internal and external. Introduced into Tibetan Buddhism by Guru Padmasambhava, these guardians were often oath-bound spirits transformed into protectors of the Dharma. Pehar Gyalpo such as Mahākāla, Yamantaka, Palden Lhamo, and Hayagrīva are central figures in Tibetan rituals and iconography, invoked through prayers, dances, and offerings to dispel negativity and cultivate spiritual resilience. Their powerful presence symbolizes that compassion isn't always soft—it can be fiercely protective when defending truth and awakening