Product Overview
This Acala Vidyaraja (Acala Wisdom King) Double-Sided Tibetan Thangka Gawu Pendant is a fully hand-painted Vajrayana sacred artwork, created to symbolize burning karmic obstacles while stabilizing the body and mind.
Unlike more aggressively dynamic depictions, this piece presents Acala Vidyaraja in a firm, grounded, and inwardly concentrated form, emphasizing immovability, discipline, and inner purification. The reverse side is hand-painted with a four-sided mandala, forming a complete symbolic system of protection, balance, and containment.
Encased in a gilded copper Gawu box, this pendant functions as a portable shrine, suitable for daily wear, travel, or placement on a personal altar.
Acala Vidyaraja – Deity Meaning & Spiritual Role
Acala Vidyaraja, also known as Fudo Myoo, is revered as:
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The chief of the Five Wisdom Kings
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The command manifestation of Vairocana Buddha
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A wrathful protector whose power arises from great compassion rather than anger
He is traditionally regarded as the guardian deity for those born under the Rooster (Chinese Zodiac) and Aries, symbolizing steadfast faith, fearless courage, and unwavering resolve.
Hand-Painted Iconography (Distinctive Features of This Artwork)
Front – Acala Vidyaraja in Stabilizing Wrathful Form
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Depicted with a deep blue body, symbolizing unshakable wisdom
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Seated in a balanced and symmetrical posture, conveying stillness within power
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Wisdom sword held upright and close to the body, emphasizing disciplined clarity rather than outward aggression
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Facial expression focused and intense, expressing restrained wrath and inner vigilance
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Flames rise evenly around the figure, forming a protective field rather than explosive motion
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Painted with layered mineral pigments, producing a calm yet potent visual depth
This composition highlights “immovable presence”—the essence of Acala—making it especially suitable for long-term guardianship and daily contemplation.
Back – Four-Sided Mandala (Square Mandala)
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The reverse side features a fully hand-painted square mandala
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Composed with clear directional symmetry and a stable central axis
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Symbolizes order, grounding, and energetic containment
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Traditionally used to establish ritual boundaries and spiritual balance
Together, the front and back create a complete devotional structure—active purification supported by structural stability.
Materials & Craftsmanship
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Painting: Double-sided, 100% hand-painted Tibetan miniature thangka
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Pigments: Traditional mineral pigments, applied in multiple layers
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Pendant Case: Gilded copper Gawu box
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Technique: Fine line work, controlled color layering, precise iconographic proportions
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Finish: Solid and durable, suitable for long-term devotional or collectible use
Each piece is individually handcrafted. Subtle variations are a natural mark of authenticity.
Size & Format
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Format: Double-sided Thangka Gawu Pendant / Portable shrine
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Shape: Rectangular
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Painting size: 55 × 45 mm
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Usage: Daily wear, travel protection, or personal altar placement
Who Is This Pendant For?
Recommended for:
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Those seeking steady protection and inner purification
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Practitioners who value discipline, focus, and mental stability
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Individuals facing long-term challenges rather than sudden crises
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Collectors of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art
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A meaningful spiritual gift for Rooster zodiac or Aries
Not intended as:
What You Will Receive
Cultural & Ethical Note
This piece is created as a sacred Buddhist art object, rooted in Himalayan Vajrayana tradition.
It is intended to support mindfulness, discipline, and inner stability—not to promise guaranteed outcomes.
Respectful handling and sincere intention are essential to its meaning.