Vaishravana, known as the Treasure King and one of the Four Great Heavenly Kings, serves as the principal wealth deity in Tibetan Buddhism and the guardian of the northern direction. He holds a victory banner in his right hand and a jewel-spouting mongoose in his left, symbolizing his power to bestow prosperity while protecting the Buddhist teachings. As a worldly protector and wealth deity, he commands an entourage of eight horse-headed wealth spirits (the Ashvarajas) who gather treasures from throughout the universe to support sincere practitioners.
· Height: 33 cm
· Material: Pure copper with hand-painted finish
· Style: Vaishravana (Treasure King, Northern Guardian)
· Origin: Hand-carved in Nepal
· Ideal for: Wealth altar, prosperity shrine, meditation room, Buddhist hall, business blessings, spiritual home decor
This magnificent 33cm Vaishravana statue embodies the enlightened aspect of abundance and protection, hand-carved from pure copper and finished with traditional hand-painted details by master artisans of Nepal.
Vaishravana, known in Tibetan as Namthose or Kubera in the ancient Indian tradition, stands as the foremost wealth deity and protector in the Buddhist pantheon. Unlike the common Jambhala forms which are his emanation, Vaishravana appears here in his full majesty as a fully armored celestial king, commander of the northern direction and lord of the yaksha treasure guardians.
Every element of this hand-carved masterwork reflects profound iconographic significance. His right hand holds the victorious banner (dhvaja), representing his triumph over all negative forces that would obstruct prosperity and Dharma practice. His left hand cradles the jewel-spouting mongoose (nakula)—the definitive symbol of his wealth-bestowing power—depicted with jewels and precious gems streaming from its mouth to eliminate poverty and support those who uphold the teachings.
Expertly hand-carved from pure copper by skilled Nepalese artisans, this substantial 33cm sculpture captures every intricate detail: the elaborate floral helmet with silk streamers, the full body armor decorated with intricate patterns, the fierce yet noble expression with three eyes that see throughout the three worlds, and the moon disc and sun disc at his heart representing the union of wisdom and compassion.
The hand-painted finish brings the Treasure King to life with traditional mineral pigments—deep blues and greens for his armor details, vibrant reds for his silk scarf, and careful highlighting that makes every detail emerge from the copper surface. His mount, the snow lion, crouches beneath him with its distinctive turquoise mane, symbolizing his dominion over the snowy mountain regions and their hidden treasures.
As the leader of the Eight Horse-Headed Wealth Spirits (the Ashvarajas), Vaishravana commands the power to gather treasures from throughout the universe—not for selfish accumulation, but to provide sincere practitioners with the resources necessary for sustained Dharma practice and to support the flourishing of Buddhist teachings.
This Vaishravana statue serves as the ultimate focal point for prosperity practice, business blessings, and shrine rooms dedicated to abundance. His presence on your altar invokes both outer wealth for comfortable living and the inner treasure of Dharma realization. Each piece is individually hand-carved and painted, with subtle variations that reflect its authentic handmade origin and artistic heritage from the Kathmandu Valley.
