Buddhist Deity: Jambhala, Yellow (East Tibet)
Yellow Jambhala (East Tibet) | Yellow Jambhala Main Page | Jambhala Main PageThese images of Yellow Jambhala (below) each appear to be based on the same original model for depicting the form. Note the extremely large white conch shell atop a lotus seat, the hair style and jewellery. The fourth image, HAR 60616 belonging to the Nyingma Katog Tradition, is a variation on the model with the added figure of the consort Vasudhara.
"Yellow Jambhala with one face and two hands. The right [hand] holds a bijapuraka [fruit] and the left a mongoose with jewels showering down. [With] two feet pressing down on a conch and lotus treasure. Adorned with a blue utpala garland and jewel ornaments." (Konchog Lhundrub, 1497-1557. From the One Hundred Methods of Accomplishment).
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Jeff Watt 11-2012 [updated 9-2016]
