Handcrafted Bhutanese Wood Damaru | With Brocade Cover and Carry Cord
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Size: 6.5cm (Height) x 9cm (Width)
Weight: 0.017kg
Cover Weight: 0.08kg
Total Weight: 0.25kg
Material: Bhutanese Wood, Ethically Goat Skin Dyed Color, Copper Body, Gold Plated, Artificial Stones: Coral, Turquoise
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About The Ritual Item :
The Bhutanese Wood Damaru is a sacred Tibetan ritual drum used for meditation and yogic practice. This damaru is expertly handcrafted from Bhutanese wood and ethically sourced goat leather painted in a bright green tone. It has a copper body that is gold plated and decorated with artificial coral and turquoise stones. It generates a sharp, rhythmic sound that is crucial for Vajrayana rituals. This damaru is lightweight and portable, making it suitable for daily usage or travel. It has traditionally been used to summon deities, remove negative energy, and promote profound meditative focus.
At 9cm wide and 6.5cm tall, this damaru is lightweight and well-balanced, weighing only 0.017kg, with a total package weight of 0.25kg, including the case. The copper body is plated with gold and inlaid with artificial turquoise and coral stones, representing the marriage of wisdom and compassion. An elegantly braided strap connects the twin sides, making it simple to grasp and use during puja or mantra recitation.
This damaru comes with a traditional Bhutanese brocade case in vibrant red and gold, fashioned with auspicious designs. Whether used for practice or displayed as a religious object, it represents dedication and craftsmanship. This is a thoughtful gift for spiritual practitioners or collectors of Tibetan ritual instruments.
Introduction To Tibetan Drum:
A Chod drum, integral to the Chod spiritual practice in Tibetan Buddhism, is a unique and symbolic instrument. Also known as a damaru, this small, double-sided hand drum features a narrow waist that connects two drumheads. The drum's shape is often likened to that of an hourglass, embodying the union of wisdom and compassion. Used by Chod practitioners during ritualistic ceremonies, the drum's rhythmic beating is believed to connect with the sacred energies, facilitating meditation and the realization of emptiness. The Chod drum, with its ritualistic role, underscores the synthesis of sound, spirituality, and meditation in Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
