Item: Mandala of Vasudhara (Buddhist Deity) - (1 face, 6 hands)

Vasudhara Mandala. Dated 1365. Artist: Jasaraja Jirila.

"Vasudhara, yellow, with one face and six hands; in a manner happily seated at play. The first right hand is in a gesture of supreme generosity, the second 'raining jewels,' the third with the hand in a gesture accompanying singing. The first left holds an abundant vase, the second a sheaf of grain, the third [holds] the Prajnaparamita text; adorned with all jewel ornaments."

This form of Vasudhara arises from the Togpa Chungwa and the Vajravali text of Abhayakaragupta.

Jeff Watt [updated 5-2019]

Front of Painting
English Translation of Inscription: [The painting has a lengthy dedication inscription along with donor names and a date]