Fine Quality Oxidized Copper Alloy with Silver Plated 7" Kurukulla on Mandala Statue

Kurukulla on Mandala Statue

 Kurukulla – Goddess of Enchantments

Kurukulla is an aspect of Tara, and she is also known as Red Tara. Her Tibetan name is Rigjyedma, meaning "she who is the cause of knowledge." She comes to the aid of heartbroken lovers, bringing comfort and assistance to fractured relationships. She has a powerful seductive magnetism, and is potently attractive and enchanting to both men and women. She bestows these qualities upon her followers, enabling them to sway others to their wishes and thereby fulfill their desires. Her powerful charms also enable her to compassionately lead straying practitioners back to the path of Dharma. She is considered to be the embodiment of the radiant enlightened power that overwhelms and overpowers all ordinary appearances. It is believed that ten thousand recitations of her mantra, Om Kurukulle Hum Hrin Svaha, grant all virtuous wishes.

Gestures and Attributes

Kurukulla dances seductively with her right leg raised, treading upon a vanquished human form that represents obstacles, both outer and inner. She has four arms and holds various weapons indicating her powers to bewitch and ensnare the hearts of men and women. With two hands, she draws a bow made of flower garlands, and she prepares to shoot a beautiful arrow whose shaft is made of flowers and whose flight is made of leaves. Her other left hand holds a lasso and her right hand holds a flower-goad (or sometimes a flower-hook). These implements enable her to catch, subjugate, and guide practitioners who have strayed from the path of Dharma. They also symbolize her ability to favorably influence and incline the minds of others to aid and protect her followers. She wears a beautiful drape made from tiger skin, indicating her abandonment of hatred. She is also adorned with a long necklace of fifty freshly-severed human heads, because she vanquishes the fifty negative emotions. She is surrounded by a blazing fire of exalted wisdom, and she stands upon a lotus flower, demonstrating her primordial purity and enlightened awareness.

About this Sculpture

This expertly sculpted statue, crafted from Copper Alloy using the lost wax method, is a captivating portrayal of Kurukulla. Meticulously hand-carved and subjected to an oxidation process with Silver Plating, it boasts a rich and sensuous finish that adds to its aesthetic allure.

The fine details of the statue, including the meticulously carved ornaments, necklaces, armlets, and anklets, along with the frame behind the figure, showcase the precision and artistry of the master artisans. Kurukulla stands gracefully on a Mandala base, featuring an intricate design with three encircles. The innermost circle displays skulls, followed by Vajra circles in the middle, and the outer circle is adorned with winding vines, adding symbolic depth to the sculpture.

The Mandala itself is elevated by a beautifully hand-carved design of three skulls, contributing to the overall beauty of the piece. The combination of oxidation and silver plating not only enriches the statue's appearance but also imparts a vibrant and lifelike quality.

Individually crafted in Patan, Nepal, by master artisans of the esteemed Shakya clan, renowned as among the world's best, this sculpture embodies a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques employed in its creation have been passed down through generations since ancient times, underscoring the historical and cultural significance of this exceptional artwork.