The 12 Heavenly Generals at Shin-Yakushiji, Nara

Bazara (Vajra) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Anira (Anila) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Haira (Pāyila) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Bigyara (Vikala) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Makora (Mahāla) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Kubira (Kimbhīra) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Shōtora (Caundhula) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Shindara (Cidāla) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Santera (Santhila) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Meikira (Mekhila) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Antera (Antila) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Indara (Indala) (© Muda Tomohiro)

(© Muda Tomohiro)

Rat: Bigyara (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Ox: Shōtora (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Tiger: Shindara (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Rabbit: Makora (Mahāla) (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Dragon: Haira (Pāyila). A reproduction made in 1931. (© Muda Tomohiro)

Snake: Indara (Indala) (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Horse: Santera (Santhila), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Sheep: Anira (Anila), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Monkey: Antera (Antila), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Rooster: Meikira (Mekhila), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Dog: Bazara (Vajra), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Boar: Kubira (Kimbhira), (National treasure) (© Muda Tomohiro)

Santera (Santhila) is the heavenly general responsible for the year 2026 in the zodiac calendar. (© Muda Tomohiro)