100 Deity Torma
Potala Gate
Beautiful 100 deity Torma with Gold and Silver plated Eight Auspicious symbols carved around the base. Convenient for traveling as it can be dissembled into parts to clean or to store.
The *Hundred Deity Torma* (also known as "Gutor Torma" or "Torma of the Hundred Deities") is a ritual offering cake used in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in Vajrayana practices. This torma is typically crafted as part of rituals associated with purification, protection, and the removal of obstacles, especially during the Tibetan New Year (Losar) and the preceding Gutor festival, which involves extensive prayers and offerings to dispel negative energies.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the torma is a symbolic offering made from ingredients like barley flour, butter, and various other substances. The "Hundred Deities" generally refer to deities within the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon, both peaceful and wrathful, embodying various aspects of enlightenment. The torma is often highly decorated with intricate designs, reflecting the particular deity or ritual it represents.
The ritual use of the *Hundred Deity Torma* is typically performed by trained lamas or monks, and the creation of the torma is a meditation practice in itself. Would you like to know more about the ritual or its significance?
Height: 8"
Widest Width of base: 4.5"
