Hand Made Copper Alloy in Oxidation Finish 8.25" Kurukulla Statue

Kurukulla 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, grants all virtuous wishes.

Gestures and Attributes

Kurukulla dances seductively with her right leg raised, treading upon a vanquished human form which 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 a 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 exquisite sculpture is a striking embodiment of Kurukulla's wrathful form, expertly crafted from copper alloy using the revered lost wax method. Undergoing an oxidation process, the statue has been transformed into a work of breathtaking beauty, its luscious and enchanting finish radiating a profound sense of warmth and compassion.

Every intricate detail of this masterpiece has been meticulously carved with devotion by the esteemed artisans of the Shakya clan in Patan, Nepal. These masters in their craft are renowned for their exceptional skill and artistry, upholding a centuries-old tradition of sacred artistry that has been passed down through generations.

The fine metalworking techniques employed in the creation of this sculpture are a testament to the esteemed legacy of these artisans, who have dedicated their lives to crafting treasures for temples and monasteries worldwide. Each element of this stunning statue, from the delicate folds of Kurukulla's robes to the intricate floral motifs adorning her crown and jewelry, speaks to the mastery and spiritual dedication of the Shakya clan.

As one gazes upon this magnificent sculpture, one is drawn into the powerful yet compassionate presence of the wrathful deity. Kurukulla's fierce expression and dynamic pose convey her unwavering commitment to vanquishing the obstacles that prevent sentient beings from attaining enlightenment, while her ornate adornments and radiant aura symbolize the splendor and magnificence of the enlightened state.