Buddhist Deity: Vajrapani & Garuda Imagery

Vajrapani, Wrathful Figures

Subjects, Topics & Types:
- Description (below)
- Garuda Body Mandala: HAR #8047, 15954, 100047
- Garuda Mandala Retinue: #5640, 30905, 58542, 82025,
- Above the Head: #20349, 65566
- Between the Legs: #49323, 57380
- Others...

There are several types of Vajrapani and Garuda imagery. The first is Vajrapani with a vertical row of Garuda figures arranged from the top of the head down to the lower torso. The second type is where Vajrapani is depicted with a surrounding retinue of Garuda figures. The third type is Vajrapani with a Garuda figure at the top, or above, the head, arranged vertically along the center of the body, or placed below the body and between the legs on the lotus throne.

Jeff Watt 1-2021