The yaksha is generally on the right-hand side of the Jina image while the yakshini is on the left-hand side. They are regarded mainly as devotees of the Jina and have supernatural powers.

Mythological figures often represented visually in a pair, the yaksha and yakshi are found across early Buddhist, Jain and Hindu art. Yakshas are male figures, and yakshis are their female counterparts.

Some figures that are designated as a yaksha by name or mythology could have peaceful or wrathful appearance. It is very common for Wealth Deities to have King Appearance.

Appearance: Yakshas are usually depicted as radiant and charming beings, often adorned with jewelry and fine garments. They exude an aura of prosperity and abundance, though in some traditions, they …

Sep 18, 2024 · The artistic representations of both Yaksha and Rakshasa serve as visual metaphors within Buddhist art. Yakshas symbolize the potential for enlightenment and benevolence, while …

Yakṣas are ambivalent nature spirits. According to Indian mythology, they inhabit trees, ponds, and other natural places, and serve as guardians of a certain locale. They possess magical powers, are …

The yakshas (यक्ष Sanskrit: yakṣa; Pali: yakkha) are a broad class of nature-spirits, usually benevolent, but sometimes mischievous or capricious, connected with water, fertility, trees, the …

Feb 16, 2015 · Usually, they are found in pair around the idols of Jinas as male (yaksha) and female (yakshini) guardian deities. Yaksha is generally on the right-hand side of the Jina idol and Yakshini …

The yaksha is generally on the right-hand side of the Jina image while the yakshini is on the left-hand side. They are regarded mainly as devotees of the Jina and have supernatural powers.

Jātaka tales comprise approximately 550 stories, integral to Theravāda Buddhism, reflecting ethical teachings. Historical depictions of Yakkha evolve from universal cosmological symbols to culturally …