ORIGIN: Buddhist
TYPE: Guardian Goddess
INFORMATION: One of a group of five Maharaksas (protectresses) who are thought to be personifications of amulets or mantras. Also an emanation of the Dhyanibuddha Amitabha (or sometimes Ratnasambhava). A guardian of the north or west quarter.
COLOR: Red, yellow or green
ATTRIBUTES: Arrow, ax, banner, book, bowl, image of Amitabha on the crown, lotus, noose, peacock feather, staff, sword and trident. Three-Eyed and may be three-headed.