ORIGIN: Buddhist (Mahayana)
TYPE: A Bodhisattva (buddha designate) and an emanation of Aksobhya
INFORMATION: The tantric form of Heruka Buddhist equivalent of the Hindo god Siva Nataraja. His Sakti is Nairamata or Vajravarahi and he may appear dominating the four Maras (the Hindu gods Brahma, Visnu, Siva and Indra).
COLOR: Blue
ATTRIBUTE: bell, bow, hook, image of Aksobhya on crown, jewel, lotus, prayer wheel, wine glass. He holds a skull in each hand and an assortment of other weapons. Three- or eight-headed, from two to sixteen arms and two or four legs; three-eyed.