The dragon king deity of Mahayana Buddhism, also known as Lord Sagara, is a protective or guardian deity. He is one of the twenty-eight guardians of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. As the presiding deity over rain (Sagara translates to ocean, which is where all rainshowers end up), He is the Buddhist equivalent of the Hindu deity, Lord Indra.
The dragon king murti that you see on this page is a gilded copper composition. Copper, which as a medium features heavily in the upper echelons of Nepalese sculptural tradition, is superior to brass and comes with pure metallic gilding such as in this one. It is to be found in the superb bone structure of Sagara’s face and details of His flowing robes.
Peace and serenity predominate the personality of Sagar. Set off by the wrathful dragon face looming over His calm head.
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