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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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