Himalayan Art Resources

Buddhist Deity: Shri Devi, Magzorma with Retinue

Magzor Gyalmo Main Page

Subjects, Topics & Types:
- Magzorma with Retinue Description (below)
- Magzorma, with Makaramukha (1 Attendant)
- Magzorma, Makaramukha & Simhamukha (2 Attendants)
- Magzorma, Attendants (2), Goddesses of the Four Seasons (4)
- Magzorma, Attendants (2), Five Tseringma Sisters (5)
- Magzorma, Attendants (2), Four Seasons & Five Tseringma Sisters
- Magzorma, Attendants (2), Twelve Goddesses of Tibet (12)
- Magzorma, Attendants (2), 4 Seasons, 12 Goddesses, 5 Sisters
- Others...

The Gelug Tradition compositions below depict [1] Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo with her full retinue of accompanying deities: the two special attendants [2] Makaramukha and [3] Simhamukha, [7] the Goddesses of the Four Seasons, [12] the Five Tseringma Sisters (Kagyu Tradition), and the [24] Twelve Goddesses of Tibet. The Sakya, Ngor and Jonang Traditions do not appear to group the Five Tseringma Sisters, or the Twelve Goddesses of Tibet with Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo. It appears to be a Gelug practice.

Jeff Watt 8-2014 [updated 8-2017]