Vajrapani, whose name translates to the "holder of a thunderbolt" (vajra), has his origins linked with the Vedic deity Indra, known as the god of storms. In depictions, Vajrapani is often shown in a powerful stance, holding the vajra aloft in one hand while the other rests on a dwarf attendant who mimics his gestures with a club ax.
Vajrapani's appearance is distinctive, with long and unruly dreadlocks that hint at an esoteric aspect of his personality, reminiscent of Shiva. His large and asymmetrical ear ornaments further reinforce this association. Additionally, the presence of a gana-type dwarf guardian in his iconography deepens the connection.
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