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There are a number of forms of the wealth goddess Vasudhara. The most popular and common in Tibetan art is the yellow two armed form and the most common in Nepalese art is the yellow six armed form. Aside from these two forms and other versions of the yellow Vasudhara there are also three traditions of a red single faced two armed form of the deity. The red forms are generally considered 'power' deities which means they still perform the function of a wealth deity but with the added aspect of increased strength or 'power'
Two Armed Description: "Vasudhara, with one face and two hands. The right [hand] in the gesture of supreme generosity and the left holds tufts of rice and a vase, showering down various jewels. Having jewel ornaments and garments of silk. Completely surrounded by friendly beings. Seated in the vajrasana [posture]." (Konchog Lhundrub, 1497-1557. From the One Hundred Methods of Accomplishment).
Six Armed Description: "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.