Batara Guru is the highest god in Javanese wayang cosmology and the ruler of the heavenly realms. He is regarded as the embodiment of cosmic order and power and presides over Suralaya. His origin is described as a divine being who emerged from a cosmic egg that was split into three parts, giving rise to important cosmic figures such as Ismaya and Antaga. Batara Guru (Manikmaya) was granted dominion over the three worlds and became the supreme ruler of the universe. Because of his pride, he was temporarily cursed with physical imperfections, but after showing repentance, he was endowed with great spiritual and magical powers. He possesses omniscience, the ability to change form, and spiritual perfection, and he wields sacred weapons and rides the divine bull Lembu Nandini.

Beautiful antique puppet with four arms! From West Java, Indonesia, made in the early 1980s.