Ulkāmukha Pretarāja
Ulkāmukha Pretarāja (Sanskrit: उल्कामुख प्रेतराज; Chinese language, Chinese: 焰口鬼王; pinyin: ''Yànkǒu Guǐwáng''; rōmaji: ''Enkō Kiō'') is a deity within Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, particularly prevalent in East Asian Buddhism. He is considered a manifestation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), specifically appearing in a wrathful form to aid beings trapped in the Preta , preta realm (pretaloka), the realm of hungry ghosts. Etymology The Sanskrit term "Ulkāmukha" translates to "flaming mouth" or "torch-faced," reflecting his characteristic appearance. "Pretarāja" means "king of the pretas." His name thus signifies his role as the ruler of the hungry ghosts and his ability to consume and transform their suffering. Iconography Ulkāmukha Pretarāja is typically depicted like a hungry ghost, with a fearsome appearance, often with multiple arms and heads, symbolizing his power and ability to overcome obstacles. ...
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