Tibetan Miniature Statue of Akash Yogini, Glossy, Free Finishing

☛ Tibetan Miniature Statue of Akash Yogini, Glossy, Free Finishing ▫ Item Code: HME24725 ▫ Weight: 600 Grams ▫ Size CM : 14 x 11 x 5 ▫ Material: Copper ▫ Availability: Available ----------------------------------------------- ☛ PROCESS: CERAMIC MOLDING SYSTEM This statue of Akash Yogini has been made by the Ceramic mold casting Process, also known ambiguously as ceramic molding, This is a modern approach to our traditional way of casting statues by process of Loss wax system or the Rubber molding system. Besides the process of making the mold, This statue is 100% hand finished in Nepal, unlike the common assumption. Also, it is 100% made in the famous city of Patan ☛ AKASH YOGINI: BRIEF INTRODUCTION Vidyadhari, the 'Knowledge Holder', manifests as one of the four principal aspects of Vajrayogini in the Newar Buddhist tradition, where she is commonly known as Bijeshwori Devi, or Akash-yogini, the Sky (Skt. akasha) or Space-going aspect of the goddess Vajrayogini. The Bijeshwori temple in Kathmandu is situated above the western bank of the Bishnumati River on the road to Swayambhu, and its Newar name is derived from Vidhyeshvari, meaning the ‘Wisdom Goddess'. The presiding goddess of this temple is specifically associated with the Indian Mahasiddha Maitripa, who practiced and attained the realization of this flying aspect of Vajrayogini at this site, so she is also known as Maitri-dakini, or Maitri-khechari.