Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, is a wrathful manifestation of the Tibetan Buddhist bodhisattva Manjushri. Yamantaka's name translates to "destroyer of death" or "conqueror of death," as he is regarded as the ultimate foe of death and the transience of life. Yamantaka is portrayed as a blue-black figure with many heads and arms, each holding a symbolic implement. He is frequently depicted standing on a buffalo or bull, which represents the forces of ignorance and rage that he has defeated. Yamantaka is regarded as one of the most powerful deities in the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon and is frequently invoked for protection, obstacle removal, and the removal of negative emotions and mental states.