Ritual Hook Ankush
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Size: 55cm(Height) x23cm(Width)
Weight: 1.97 kg
Materials: Iron Body, 90% Silver, Brass inlaid, Wire Work
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About Our Ankusha :
The Ritual Hook Ankusha is a powerful symbol of control and direction well-established in Buddhist history. Handcrafted from iron and embellished with 90% silver wire and brass inlays, this item is durable and wonderfully detailed. Standing 55 cm tall and 23 cm wide, with a weight of 1.97 kg, it demands a tremendous presence, making it excellent for ceremonial usage or as an unusual relic to display. The elaborate inlays and craftsmanship demonstrate a deep commitment to tradition and spiritual symbolism.
The Ankusha, traditionally employed to guide energies or represent direction, has a substantial symbolic importance in Buddhist ceremonies. Its sleek form makes it an excellent addition to any altar, meditation place, or collection of spiritual items. Whether you're a practitioner looking for a significant ritual item or a lover of holy art, this handcrafted Ankusha exemplifies the beauty and richness of Buddhist cultural history.
Introduction to Ankush
This ritual hook (ankusha) resembles the tool used by mahouts to keep elephants under control. According to its Buddhist ritual purposes, multiple half vajras are affixed to its handle, and its blade emerges from the mouth of the Makara sea monster. The hook is commonly utilized as part of the power activities of tantric rituals that try to subdue and tame entities via brilliance. It is most usually wielded by red deities linked with these activities, such as the dakini Kurukulla or Ganapati, the Buddhist equivalent of Ganesh, the well-known elephant-faced god.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
-Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
-Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you.
-Place your sacred item (statue, thangka, or a picture of Buddha) at the center.
