Hayagriva [Tib.: »rTam grin« - རྟ་མགྲིན] Also known as »horse neck« or »the one with the horse in the neck« is a »yidam«, a personal, or tutelary, deity. In Buddhism he was considered a terrifying manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, Lord of Compassion. Hayagriva is an esoteric form of Hayagriva evoked in some meditations. He was created originally to conquer a demon named Matong Rudra.
He has been especially favored the Nyingma Order from its earliest days.
He has many forms, often with three faces, six arms, and four legs, and sometimes with huge wings [like the above painting].
The teachings of Hayagriva were first brought to Tibet from India by Padmasambhava.
This Hayagriva Thangka was painted with three terrible heads, each surmounted by a horse head. His terrific nature is revealed by his crown of skulls, garland of severe heads, tiger skin skirt, and capes of flayed human and elephant skins.
| Similar Hayagriva Thangka with red background |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 19.3 x 25.2" | 49 x 64 cm |
| Price: | on request |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany or Nepal |
| Color: | Black Background |
| Material: | Natural Stone Colors |
| High resolution: | Display [1.6 MB, 1990 x 2765 px.] |
