Enma-ten (Yama) (One of the Twelve Devas)

Enma-ten is one of the Twelve Devas that were made in 1127 to be hung at the annual, New Year's ceremony of esoteric prayers, held at Shingon-in in the Imperial Palace. They were formerly owned by Kyoogokoku-ji (To-ji) Temple.

The twelve devas are the guardians of the four quarters and four semi-quarters, up and down, and the sun and moon. Enma-ten guards the southern quarter. He holds his right hand up with the palm facing upwards. In his left hand, he holds a scepter crowned with a head.

Enma-ten has a compassionate expression. His decorative ornaments and jewelry are done entirely in gold and silver leaf.

Bishamon-ten　Ishana-ten　Taishaku-ten　Ka-ten　Enma-ten　Rasetsu-ten　Sui-ten　Fu-ten　Bon-ten　Ji-ten　Nitten　Gatten