Himalayan Art Resources

Buddhist Deity: Manjushri, Arapachana (Various Forms)

Manjushri, Arapachana Page | Arapachana Best Examples

Iconographic Forms:
- Description (below)
- Sword Upraised (All Manjushri Forms)
- Teaching Gesture
- Holding a Book
- Non-standard (gestures, posture)
- Colours:
--- White
--- Orange

Video: Arapachana Iconographic Forms & Confusions
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The images below are only a selection of examples of the various iconographic forms that Arapachana Manjushri can appear in according to the traditions following the descriptions from the Siddhaikavira Tantra.

Jeff Watt 7-2024