Vajravarahi Selected Masterworks
A page of Selected Masterworks depicting Vajravarahi - a form of Vajrayogini.
Vajrayogini is the principal female deity of the Chakrasamvara Cycle of Tantras. There are many forms of her each having a unique name and appearance. Some names are descriptive such as Varahi meaning the 'sow,' or Krodha Kali meaning 'black wrathful' yogini. Other names refer to the Indian or Tibetan lineage associated with a particular Yogini form and practice. The most common forms found in art are the Naropa (Naro Khacho) form, Vajravarahi (with the pig face at the side), Krodha Kali (the black form) and Dechen Gyalmo (of the Longchen Nyingtig).
There are many other forms of the deity besides those mentioned above but they are not as commonly found in art as a central subject or sculpture. Besides those painted and sculptural representations, there are also many different mandala configurations for the various forms.