Vajrapani (Tib. Chana Dorje) represents power and strength, one of the three main aspects of enlightenment along with compassion (Avalokiteshvara) and wisdom (Manjushri). He is usually royal blue or blue-black and is shown standing on a lotus-sun disc surrounded by wisdom fire. Around his neck, he wears a serpent and below a tiger skin. In his right hand he holds a vajra to cut through the darkness of delusion, and in his left hand a loop for catching demons.