Image title: Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi

This Bronze sculpture shows an image of Chakrasamvara and Vajravarahi, from the 18th/19th century origination from Nepal.—Materials used: Bronze, gilt.

Description: When the esoteric bodhisattva Cakrasamvara [Chakrasamvara] unites with his consort Vajravarahi, the “Diamond Sow,” they represent the union of wisdom and compassion that is the actuality of enlightenment. This extreme multi-headed and multi-armed representation is characteristic of Tantric imagery.

Gallery information:

The Patan Museum is located on the Durbar square of Patan (Lalitpur/Lalitapura, Kathmandu, Nepal) which is associated Keshav Narayan Chowk (Keshavnarayan)—a form of Lord Vishnu. Being listed as a World Heritage Site, the whole of Durbar square is filled with exquisite temples, sculptures and other ancient structures, of which the ancient history history can be traced to the Malla Kings of Lalitpur. It is an important site for both Buddhism and Hinduism.