Thangka Vajrakila
This thangka shows various appearances of the tutelary god Vajrakīla. In the center, this protective deity dances on demons in front of a wall of fire. She is depicted with several faces, six arms, several legs and wings. Vajrakīla is a kind of hybrid being here, holding his attributes thunderbolt, trident and firebolt in his hands. Eleven smaller manifestations of Vajrakīla can be seen around this depiction.
This thangka shows various appearances of the tutelary god Vajrakīla. In the center, this protective deity dances on demons in front of a wall of fire. She is depicted with several faces, six arms, several legs and wings. Vajrakīla is a kind of hybrid being here, holding his attributes thunderbolt, trident and firebolt in his hands. Eleven smaller manifestations of Vajrakīla can be seen around this depiction.
Collector:
René Nebesky-Wojkowitz (1923 Groß-Hoschütz - 1959 Wien) DNB
Object Name
Vajrakila
Culture
Nepal
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Geography
Südasien/Himalaya
Invs.
138799
