Basundhara Devi Thangka Art
Introduction To The Thangka :
Vasundhara, also known as Basundhara, is a Buddhist bodhisattva of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In Sanskrit, her name means "stream of diamonds." She is well-known in many Buddhist countries and is represented in Buddhist stories and art. Despite her roots as an Indian bodhisattva, her popularity has spread to southern Buddhist nations.
However, her popularity peaks in Nepal, where she has a great following among Kathmandu Valley Buddhist Newars and is therefore a prominent figure in Newar Buddhism.
Shiskar Apa is her Lahul and Spiti name. Her Hindu deity Lakshmi is associated with her, and her Sanskrit name Vasundhara signifies that she is the progenitor of the eight "bountiful Vasus."
How to take care of your thangka?
-Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade
-Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders and all attachments.
-Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use.
-Rotate thangkas between display and storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight and humidity.
-Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka.
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Size: 22"/ 56 cm (width) x 30"/ 76 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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How does Thangka benefit us?
Every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements and symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in removing the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism's teachings, bring about peace, harmony, and oneness, and dispel any negative energy that may be there.
