Himalayan Art Resources

Item: Worldly Protector (Buddhist) - Dorje Setrab

འཇིག་རྟེན་པའི་ལྷ། ནང་ལྷ། 世俗的神(佛教)
(item no. 207003)
Date Range 1900 - 1959
Lineages Buddhist
Material Black Background on Cotton
Collection Private
Notes about the Central Figure

Classification: Deity

Appearance: Warrior

Gender: Male

Interpretation / Description

Central figure is most likely a form of Dorje Setrab holding a spear in his right hand, and a bow and arrow in his left.

The teacher in the top center is most likely Pabongkapa, Dechen Nyingpo Jampa Tendzin Trinle Gyatso (1878-1941), holding a sword and book in his right hand, a vase in his left hand and a monk's staff placed next to him.

At the top right is Pehar with three faces and six arms, riding a lion. The deity on the top left riding a horse is unidentified. The standing figure on the bottom is most likely a unique form of Dorje Shugden as a wealth deity, holding a vajra hook in his right hand, a treasure vase in his left hand and a mongoose resting on his arm. He is surrounded by jewels such as the Seven Jewels of Royal Power and the Eight Auspicious symbols.

Nick Dharmadi 3-2026

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