Gomukan (Rishaba Yakshan): The first
yaksha has the head of an ox. His color is white as moon beam. He has
four hands. Right hands show the weapon "Mazhu" and "Varamudhra".
On the left hands he holds "Japa mala" and a fruit. His vahana
(icon of transport) is a bull. He wears a high crown over which "Dharmachakra"
is found.
Chakreshwari : As she hold numerous
"chakra" weapons, she is called Chakreshwari. She comes to the
aid of those who hold on to the truth and Jain principles. Acharya Vasunandi's
Pradishtasara Sangrah describes her as one with twelve hands. Eight of
which hold chakra weapons, two hands hold the vajrayuda and one of the
other two hands hold a Pomegranate fruit and the other hand shows Vara
mudhra. Chakra weapons signify countless powers and vajra weapons signify
limitless willpower. Vara mudhra signifies benevolence and the fruit denotes
benefits bestowed. Her vahana (icon of transport) is Garuda (Eagle).
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