Our large Yellow Dzambhala sculpture is an embodiment of one of the five Dhyani Buddhas named Ratnasambhava. Additionally, Yellow Dzambhala is the most popular of the 5 variations of Dzambhala. Having originated from the Hindu God Kubera, they both are sought after by devotees seeking wealth. However, the Buddhist Dzambhala is associated with the wholesome attribute of equanimity. As such he is pursuing the elimination of poverty through wealth creation.
All of the Dzambhalas, including this Yellow Dzambhala sculpture are Dharmapala which are protectors of the Dharma. Additionally, Yellow Dzambhala was personally invited to become a Dharmapala by Gautama Buddha himself. This was in show of gratitude for protecting the Buddha as he gave a sermon.
Best Features of Large Yellow Dzambhala Sculpture
The most prominent feature of Yellow Dzambhala sculptures is his mongoose Nehulay who is always perched on his left forearm. Nehulay is a metaphor for Dzambhalas mastery over the nagas. Nehulay is also always spitting forth precious jewels to help the alleviate the pains of poverty. Yellow Jambhala, the most popular form of the Buddhist God of Wealth, also holds the citron fruit in his right hand — learn more about Yellow Jambhala statue meaning and iconography.
Dzambhala has a bowl of medicinal fruits (citron fruits) also called bijapuraka near his left foot. Furthermore, his left foot is pulled in and his right leg is partially extended in panhandle position. This is because he is always ready to come to the assistance of devotees. Lastly, his crown is studded with the five skulls declaring his mastery over the five aggregates.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue and ritual item is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal's Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
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