Hand Made Copper Alloy with Gold Gilded and Hand Painted Face 9.5" Namgyalma Buddha Statue

NamgyalmaBuddha Statue

 NamgyalmaBuddha – The Crowned Mother Buddha

Namgyalma the victorious hair or crowned mother Buddha. Namgyalma is a female Bodhisattva with three faces and eight arms and one of the three reverend deities of longevity. Her middle face and eight arms are white, symbolizing the elimination of disasters. There is an eye on each side of her forehead and a coronal is twisting around her painted on her crown. As required by the sutra of measurements for the construction of statues, this mother Buddha should be moulded as a maiden of 16 years old. Half of hair should be braided with the remaining hair hanging down and the tip being longer than her elbows. Her face should resemble sesame and her eyes red lotus petals. The yellow face on the left side symbolizes benefit and longevity and the blue face on the right side symbolizes the defeat of devils.

Gestures and Attributes

The mother Buddha is holding a double Dorje on the one hand of her main arm and rope on the other hand. While the palm of her third hand is facing the front to gratify peoples wishes. On the left side, her first hand is holding up, while her second hand is grasping a bow and her third hand is holding an Amrita- Kalash with a flower in bloom. According to the Buddhist scriptures, the followers who practices Buddhism should regard the victorious hair Crowned Mother Buddha as a female Bodhisattva who rids of miseries and disasters. Practicing her dharma can help lengthen their span of life, increase their happiness and wisdom, eliminate their sins and shield them from evil omen.

About this Sculpture

This exquisite statue beautifully portrays Namgyalma Buddha, embodying grace and spiritual dignity. Expertly cast from copper alloy using the traditional Lost Wax Method, it is gilded with radiant 24-karat gold and features a meticulously hand-painted face that brings the figure to life. Seated regally upon a single lotus throne, Namgyalma radiates an aura of serene elegance and divine presence.

Individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, by master artisans of the esteemed Shakya clan, this masterpiece reflects a lineage of unparalleled skill and dedication. These artisans, revered as among the finest in the world, carry forward a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for temples and monasteries. The intricate metalworking techniques they employ have been meticulously preserved and passed down through generations since ancient times.

This statue is not only a stunning representation of Namgyalma Buddha but also a timeless tribute to the enduring legacy of Nepalese sacred art.