Vajrapani Hat

There are many forms of Vajrapani, illustrated here is a wrathful aspect of Vajrapani in accordance with the Vajrayana tradition. Vajrapani is known for his power to protect the dharma as well as to overcome obstacles. He is dark-blue in color, three eyes with a ferocious look. His body is surrounded by the wisdom flame of Prajna and adorned with necklaces, naga-serpents and tiger skin loincloth. His left hand holds an iron chain at chest level while his right hand raised and holds a vajra scepter, both hands make the gesture of Tarjani mudra to ward off evil. tantrayana, tibetan, vajra, buddha, wisdom, bodhisattva, masculine, vajrayana, buddhism, mudra, enlightenment, dharmapala, thangka, esoteric