Marici; Buddhist deity of light and invisibility
A Buddhist deity, often depicted as a warrior or with multiple arms, associated with light, protection, and invisibility. Used in Buddhist contexts.
Marici was worshipped as a guardian deity of warriors.
A statue of Marici is enshrined in this temple.
Standard kanji spelling for the Buddhist deity Marici.
From Sanskrit Marīci, meaning 'ray of light', via Chinese Buddhist texts.