[Kurukulla], Buddhist Handmade Statue and [Silver and Chocolate oxidized]
| Dimensions: | 16x12x5 cm (6.3 × 4.7 × 2 inches) |
| Gross Weight: | 0.51 kg (1.12 lbs) |
| Material: | Copper |
| Iconography / Artist: | Kurukulla |
| Craft Origin: | Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique |
| Cataloged On: | Jan 20, 2025 |
Kurukulla
The mantra of Kurukulla
The essential mantra of Kurukull? is O? Kurukulle Hr?? Sv?h? (Tibetan: ??????????????????????????).
Kurukulla is typically depicted as a youthful and beautiful goddess, often depicted in a dancing posture. She is adorned with a crown, multiple arms, and holds various symbolic objects such as a bow and arrow, noose, flower, and a hook. Her vivid red color symbolizes her passionate and transformative qualities.
History:
Kurukulla has her roots in ancient Indian traditions, particularly within the Shakta and Tantra traditions. Over time, her worship was incorporated into Tibetan Buddhism, where she became recognized as a powerful deity associated with magnetism, attraction, and love.
Temples and Monasteries:
There might not be specific temples dedicated solely to Kurukulla in Nepal. However, you can find representations or depictions of Kurukulla in various Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and temples worldwide. Monastic institutions such as Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, may feature images of Kurukulla.
Benefits of Practicing Kurukulla:
Devotees believe that practicing Kurukulla can help enhance one's magnetism, charm, and ability to attract positive influences and circumstances. She is associated with love, passion, and the power to transform difficult situations into favorable ones.
How to Practice:
To practice Kurukulla, one can engage in meditation and visualization practices focused on the deity. Meditating on Kurukulla's image, imagining her qualities manifesting within oneself, and reciting mantras can form a part of the practice. Additionally, practitioners may also engage in rituals and offerings to invoke her blessings.
Mantras of Kurukulla:
A common mantra associated with Kurukulla is: "Om Kurukulle Hrih Svaha." This mantra can be recited during meditation or as part of devotional practices to invoke the energies and blessings of Kurukulla.
| Kurukull? at Samye | Kurukulla sculpture from Calcutta Art gallery, 1913 |
Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting
Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.
24K Mercury Gilding
Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.
Cold-Gold Face Painting
The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.
Hand-Chiseled Detailing
Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.
Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery
Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.
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Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
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100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
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Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.