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Boating in Rajsamand Lake

Why have I visited Rajsamand? I was speaking with my sister-in-law on the phone, saying, “No, no, this time we’re heading to Udaipur after such a long time, and it […]

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Cakrasaṃvara, Bhaumakara period, 11th century, Udayagiri, Odisha. Four faced, twelve arm Cakrasaṃvara standing in alidhasana on a double lotus pedestal in Vajrahumakara mudra

Cakrasaṃvara- The tantric emanation of Avalokiteśvara

This article is about Cakrasaṃvara – the meaning, significance, His story, association with Hinduism and the Iconography.

Four-armed Amoghapasha, from Udayagiri - 8th-9th century, District Jajpur, Odhisha

Amoghapasha Lokeshvara – The eight-armed form of Avalokiteshvara

This article is about Amoghapasha – The eight-armed form of Avalokiteshvara, His iconography, His Dharani and peculiarity of His Dharani.

Avalokiteśvara at Matho Gompa, Leh

Avalokiteśvara – the Bodhisattva of compassion

This article is about Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. Who is He? The meaning of His name, His iconography, His mention in ancient literature and the advantages of reciting His name and mantra. […]

Aparmita @Matho Gompa, Leh

Aparmita Buddha – One of the three Buddhist Deities of long-life

This article is about Aparmita Buddha – Who is He, the story of His origin, Iconography, and differences with Amitabha Buddha.

6-7 century, Wall painting fragment from Balwaste representing Vairocana as Cosmic Buddha

6-7 century, A Wall painting fragment of Vairocana as Cosmic Buddha from Balwaste , in his vishwaroop or all-encompassing form

Vairocana Buddha – the first of the five Dhyani Buddhas

This article is about Vairocana Buddha – the meaning of word Vairocana, who is Vairocana Buddha, His Iconography and His mention in the ancient literature. Meaning of the word Vairocana […]

Ratnasambhava Buddha at Lamayuru gompa, Leh

Ratnasambhava Buddha – The third of the five Dhyani Buddha

This article is about Ratnasambhava Buddha – Who is He? His iconography, His mention in literature, and His doctrine & advantages of worshipping Him. Meaning of Ratnasambhava Ratnasambhava Buddha is […]

Amoghasiddhi Buddha @extreme right on Leh-Manali Road

Amoghasiddhi Buddha – The last of the five Dhyani Buddhas

This article is about Amoghasiddhi Buddha – Who was He? Why he is Amoghasiddhi, his iconography, and his doctrine & advantages of worshipping Him.

From left to right: Vairochana Buddha, Akshobhya Buddha, Ratnasambhava Buddha, and Amitabha Buddha at Chemrey Gompa, Leh.

Amitabha Buddha – the fourth Dhyani Buddhas

This article is about Amitabha Buddha – Who was He? Why he is known as Amitabha, his iconography, and his doctrine.

Three Buddhas at Chemrey Gompa of Leh, from left to right: Vairochana Buddha, Akshobhya (illuminated), and Ratnasambhava Buddha.

Akshobhya Buddha – the second Dhyani Buddha

This article is about Akshobhya Buddha – Why he is known as Akshobhya, his iconology, and his doctrine & advantages of reciting his Dharani.

Achala with Dveshvajri in Yab-Yum pose at Mangyu Gompa, Leh

Achala – One of the five wisdom kings of womb-realm

This article is about Achala, a wrathful deity prominent in Vajrayana Buddhism. His association with Buddhism and Iconography.

Vaishravana/Kubera at Stakna Monastery, Leh

Vaishravana – the heavenly king of the North Direction

This article is about Vaishravana, one of the four Guardian Kings of Tibetan Buddhism. His story, association with Buddhism and Iconography.

Virupaksha at Stakna Monastery, Leh

Virupaksha – The Heavenly King of the West Direction

This article is about Virupaksha, one of the four Guardian Kings of Tibetan Buddhism. His story, association with Buddhism and Iconography.

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