Himalayan Silver-Plated Copper Kapala Set for Dharma
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Size: 30cm (Height) x 21cm (Width)
Total Weight: 3.9 kg
Materials: Copper, Silver Plated, Artificial Stone: Turquoise, Panna, Ruby
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About Our Ritual Item :
The Himalayan Kapala Set stands 30 cm tall, 21 cm wide, and weighs 3.9 kg, making it a grand and powerful centerpiece for any space. The copper body is expertly silver plated, producing a refined, polished surface that shines with a subtle yet sophisticated radiance. Not only is the set rich in symbolic meaning, but the intricate filigree artwork visible throughout the structure demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship. The delicate floral patterns, painstakingly carved along the sides and base, are complemented by filigree detailing that weaves through the design like intricate threads, adding depth and elegance. The half vajra at the top and the skull in the center emphasize its spiritual significance, representing transformation and impermanence.
The artificial stones — turquoise, panna, and ruby — are expertly incorporated into the design, adding vibrant colors that catch the eye. The turquoise stones dominate the kapala's base and sides, and their incredible blue contrasts beautifully with the gold-plated accents. The Panna stones, with their deep green hue, and the ruby stones, with their vibrant red color, add dynamic highlights to the design. These gemstones add to the set's beauty and have decisive spiritual significance, as they are thought to increase the potency of rituals performed with the kapala.
The skulls at the base and the vajra at the top offer the kapala extra layers of symbolism. The skulls signify impermanence and the transient aspect of existence, whereas the vajra represents spiritual strength and indestructibility. Combining filigree art, copper, silver plating, imitation gemstones, and symbolic images results in a visually attractive and spiritually powerful product. The artistry transforms it from a helpful ritual object to a profoundly significant work of art, making it indispensable for Tibetan Buddhist practices.
Introduction To The Kapala Set :
The skull cup, known as Kapala in Sanskrit, is fashioned from the oval upper section of a human cranium. It serves as a libation vessel for a vast number of Vajrayana deities, mostly wrathful. As a ritual implement, the selection of the right skull is of immense importance for the success of the ritual. In Tibetan Buddhism, the Kapala or Skull Bowl is used ritually in a number of ways. For example, the Lama may use it as an offering bowl on the altar, filled with wine or blood as a gift to the Yidam Deity or all the Deities in the Mandala. Through the force of the practice of tantric visualizations based in deep philosophical study and meditation, a sort of transubstantiation will occur, and the wine or blood will be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the Enlightened Mind of the Deity or all of the Deities in the Celestial Palace of the Mandala.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table, cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
