Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue | The Great Siddha

Handmade Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue | The Great Siddha

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Size: 6.1”/15.5cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)
Weight: 0.97 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body

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This Handmade Thang Tong Gyalpo Statue pays homage to the revered Tibetan yogi, engineer, and spiritual master known as "The Iron Bridge Builder." Crafted from a copper body and adorned with 24K gold gilding and detailed gold and acrylic paintings, this statue captures the wisdom and inventive spirit of Thang Tong Gyalpo. A legendary figure in Tibetan history, he is known for building iron suspension bridges, founding Tibetan opera, and embodying compassionate action. Handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece is ideal for spiritual spaces, study areas, or as an inspiring symbol of innovation and devotion.

In this depiction, Thang Tong Gyalpo is seated in padmasana (full lotus posture) atop a finely detailed lotus base, symbolizing purity and spiritual accomplishment. His right hand holds a lasso, representing his ability to bind negative forces and guide beings to liberation. In his left hand, he holds a white skull cup, a symbol of transformation and the transcendence of worldly illusions. A long flowing beard adorns his face, reflecting his yogic lifestyle and advanced spiritual attainment.

Thang Tong Gyalpo (1385–1464), also known as the “Iron Bridge Builder,” was a legendary Tibetan yogi, engineer, physician, blacksmith, and spiritual master. He is considered a great siddha (realized being) and is especially revered in the Nyingma and Drukpa Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

How do you take care of your statues?

• Place them at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight.
• Make sure that the area where your statue is placed is entirely free of moisture and dust.
• Place it at the highest place on your altar after being consecrated by a Lama/monks. The best practice is to keep them covered inside a
glass cabinet.
• Do not use your bare hands or any objects with a rough surface to wipe the face. Directly touching the face with the bare hand can
smudge the face, leaving scratches.