The King Vessavaṇa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings
Date：2016-12-07 Browsing times：
painting size：130cm widthX180cm height
Pigments：Pigments and plants , Gold, Stone
Mounting：Mounted
paint time：153 Days
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The Four Heavenly Kings are said to currently live in the Cāturmahārājika heaven on the lower slopes of Mount Sumeru, which is the lowest of the six worlds of the devas of the Kāmadhātu. They are the protectors of the world and fighters of evil, each able to command a legion of supernatural creatures to protect the Dharma.
King Vessavaṇa is the chief of the four kings, protector of north and the ruler of rain.
As the guardian of the north he is often depicted on temple murals outside the main door. His symbolic weapon is an umbrella or a pagoda in his right hand, He is also considered as a god of wealth.
Associated with the color yellow or green.
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