Buddhist Mythology

The Gods and Bodhisvattas of Enlightenment...

VAJRAVARAHI

Tibetan Orderly Goddess

Also known as Dorje-Pakmo

Picture of the Buddhist Orderly Goddess Vajravarahi from our Buddhist mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Sow-faced Guardian of Justice

Tibet’s answer to Miss Piggy. Known as ‘The Diamond Sow’, she is a hard, judgmental pig-faced deity with a terrible temper.

She presides over the west side of Kathmandu and is completely red. She is able to take any shape, but favors a wild sow when she feels the need to trample her enemies to death.

Vajravarahi Facts and Figures

Name: Vajravarahi
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Dorje-Pakmo

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Order
Area of expertise: Order

Good/Evil Rating: NEUTRAL, may not care
Popularity index: 2473

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Article last revised on September 20, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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