Four Heavenly Kings are commonly seen in the temples of the interior provinces of China. They are regarded as the guardian kings of the four quarters and the guardians of the world. They are usually of fearsome aspect and armed, standing at the entrance to a Buddha Hall. In ancient China, they were among the most respected gods since people wanted to get protection of them.
The Four Heavenly Kings are as follows:
The Eastern World Heavenly King
He is sculptured in white color and always plays a pipa, a 4-stringed Chinese lute.
The Southern World Heavenly King
He is sculptured in blue color with a sword in his hand.
The Western World Heavenly King
With a snake coiling his body, he is sculptured in red color.
The Northern World Heavenly King
He is sculptured in green color, with an umbrella in his right hand.
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