Shakyamuni Buddha, born in central north India is the designation for Gautama Buddha. This title specifically distinguishes him from the broader meaning of 'Buddha,' signifying 'the awakened one.'
He is depicted seated on a double lotus base, his right hand holding a vessel, his left hand in Bhumisparsha mudra, denoting the moment of Mara's challenge. He touched the earth, invoking the Earth Goddess's testimony to his asceticism and meditation. Adorned in a simple monastic robe, the sanghati, his eyes bear inlaid marks, a reflection of either Kashmiri or Eastern Indian influence. Notably, his halo, known as the Prabha, showcases a distinctive element: nine medallions housing depictions of nine goddesses.
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