Dakkhinasakha

The iconography is typified by the Buddha in the Maravijaya attitude, wearing an inverted lotus 'cap' and nine needle heads, including one on the forehead, and a pair on the shoulders, elbows, knees, and ankles or soles.

[1] According to the Burmese historian Than Tun, the iconography emerged in Burma (now Myanmar) during the last quarter of the 18th century, from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

[3] In Myanmar, the Dakkhiṇasākhā image of the Buddha is traditionally consecrated and venerated with the help of Buddhist monks to avert the predicted calamities.

[4] The style was subsequently introduced to Thailand during the reign of Mongkut by a Mon monk.

[3][5] Shwekyimyin Pagoda houses a Dakkhiṇasākhā image of the Buddha venerated by the royal family during the Konbaung dynasty.