Namgyalma Statue 9.5″ | Usnisavijaya, 24K Gold | Authentic Nepal

This magnificent 9.5″ Namgyalma statue was handcrafted from copper alloy by a master Newar artisan in Patan, Nepal, using the traditional lost wax casting method. The body, eight arms, ceremonial garments, Bodhisattva crown, jewelry, and single lotus pedestal are fire gilded in pure 24K gold, creating a brilliant and unified golden presentation. Her three faces are separately hand painted with 18K gold and natural pigments, allowing the artisan to define the eyes, brows, lips, and wisdom markings with a degree of expression that fire gilding alone cannot achieve.

The photographs reveal particularly fine work throughout the sculpture. Namgyalma’s three heads are arranged around a tall central topknot, each wearing an elaborate five-pointed crown. Her youthful central face appears peaceful and compassionate, while the profile face visible on her right is more forceful, expressing her power to overcome threats to life and spiritual practice. Delicate beaded borders, floral scrollwork, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and garment hems enrich the surface without overwhelming the complex eight-armed form. At the buyer’s request, selected settings in the crown and jewelry may also be embellished with turquoise or red stones before shipping at no additional charge.

Namgyalma, also known by the Sanskrit name Ushnishavijaya, means “Victorious One of the Ushnisha.” She is one of the three principal long life deities of Tibetan Buddhism, together with White Tara and Amitayus. Her practice is associated with the purification of negative karma, protection from untimely death, the removal of obstacles to longevity, and the creation of favorable conditions for continued Dharma practice. Long life is therefore not sought merely for its own sake, but as an opportunity to deepen wisdom, compassion, and service to other beings.

Namgyalma Statue Iconography

This Namgyalma statue follows her traditional three-faced, eight-armed form. The three faces express her ability to perceive and respond to suffering in every direction, while the eight arms carry ritual objects and display mudras connected with longevity, purification, protection, and enlightened activity. A vertical third eye appears between the brows of her central face, and another wisdom eye is painted in the palm of her lowered right hand, signifying compassionate awareness that remains active in every deed.

Her principal hands meet near the center of the body and support the double vajra, an emblem of indestructible awakened awareness. Other hands hold the rope, arrow, bow, and longevity vessel, while the upper right hand carries a small image of Amitabha Buddha. Her lowered right hand displays the Varada mudra, the gesture of generosity and the granting of blessings. The raised left hand presents the Abhaya mudra, offering protection and freedom from fear. Together, these attributes communicate Namgyalma’s power to purify the causes of suffering while protecting the life and spiritual opportunities of devotees.

Namgyalma sits in the full lotus posture upon a single lotus pedestal with a finely beaded upper rim. The pedestal’s broad petals, balanced oval form, and restrained lower band provide a stable visual foundation for the movement created by her eight radiating arms. Flowing scarves curl beside the body, while engraved garment borders, jewelry, and layered ornaments reward close viewing from every angle. The rear photograph also shows that the crown, faces, arms, garments, and ceremonial details continue around the sculpture rather than being treated only on the front.

Namgyalma, White Tara and Amitayus Long Life Statue Set

This Namgyalma statue can be displayed as a harmonious three-piece longevity set with our fire-gilded Amitayus Buddha statue and beautiful Dolkar (White Tara) statue. These sculptures are similar in scale, share a radiant 24K gold finish, and were created in the traditional Newar sculptural style of Patan. Their visual compatibility makes them especially well suited to a long life altar, meditation room, Dharma center, or carefully coordinated collection of Himalayan Buddhist art.

The pairing also has a meaningful spiritual foundation. Amitayus, the longevity manifestation of Amitabha Buddha, holds the vase of amrita, or immortal nectar, and represents the extension and replenishment of life force. Namgyalma complements this activity by purifying negative karma and removing obstacles that can lead to illness, misfortune, or untimely death. While White Tara contributes the blessings of her compassion, long life and healing attributes. Amitayus nourishes and extends the conditions for long life, while Namgyalma protects those conditions and clears the karmic impediments that threaten them. Displayed together, the statues express closely related dimensions of Tibetan Buddhist longevity practice.

Custom Made Namgyalma Statues

A custom made Namgyalma statue may also be commissioned for a personal shrine, Dharma center, monastery, or coordinated longevity altar. Available options can include a different overall size, oxidized copper or partly gilded surfaces, 24K fire gilding, hand-painted facial details, gemstone embellishment, customized engraving patterns, and alternate lotus pedestal proportions. A matching Amitayus or complete three-deity longevity set may also be planned so that the statues share compatible dimensions, finishes, pedestal designs, and workshop style.