{"product_id":"20-cm-virupa-statue-full-gold-plated-with-painted-face","title":"Virupa Statue — Full Gold Plated with Hand-Painted Face | Handmade in Nepal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a Piece of Living Himalayan Tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning \u003cstrong\u003eVirupa statue\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully gold plated and features a meticulously hand-painted face — crafted by master artisans in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, following centuries-old Buddhist iconographic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirupa is one of the most revered Mahasiddhas in Tibetan Buddhism — a great tantric master whose enlightened energy represents the transformation of ordinary experience into wisdom. Placing this statue in your home or meditation space invites that same energy of transformation and spiritual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ What Makes This Piece Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🏔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Kathmandu, Nepal\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heartland of Buddhist art\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eFull gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich, lustrous finish that lasts a lifetime\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted face\u003c\/strong\u003e — each expression is unique, painted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal size for altars, shelves, meditation rooms, or as a centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🙏 \u003cstrong\u003eMade using traditional Lost-Wax (Cire Perdue) casting\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 5,000-year-old technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Perfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuddhist practitioners and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeditation and yoga spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpiritual home décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA meaningful, lasting gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ A Note on Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a mass-produced replica. Each statue is individually handcrafted — small variations in the finish and painting are a mark of its authenticity and human craftsmanship. Similar pieces retail for $1,200–$2,000+ in Western galleries and Buddhist art stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e✦ Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Kathmandu, Nepal. Each piece is wrapped in protective material to ensure it arrives safely to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you purchase this statue, you are not just buying art — you are supporting traditional Nepali artisans and keeping an ancient craft alive. 🙏\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandala Reads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46157291028676,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/9867\/8724\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-18at17.07.59.png?v=1779103455","url":"https:\/\/mandalareads.myshopify.com\/products\/20-cm-virupa-statue-full-gold-plated-with-painted-face","provider":"Mandala Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}