Description
Bodhisattva Vajrapani Thangka
About Our Thangka :
Our thangka is a handpainted art of Bodhisattva Vajrapani created using traditional methods. It is a unique piece created using genuine 24K gold and natural stone colors.
Introduction to Vajrapani :
Vajrapani is the embodiment of The Buddha's infinite power and is always represented in wrathful form.
He is shown in standing position. He wears a tiger skin, wrapped around in his waist symbolizing fearlessness and his hands display the threatening mudran or in other works his hands are in threatening posture. He holds a vajra, the symbol of indestuctibility in his right hand and is adorned with a garland of snakes, the embodiment of anger, which he transforms, by the force of his great compassion.
He has a third eye of wisdom in the centre of his forehead and wears a crown of five skulls symbolizing his mastery of five wisdom of Buddhas and a vajra is embedded on its topknot symbolizing his affiliation with the Vajrayana lineage. Vajrapani is Blue in color and is worshipped for protection and strength and fearlerssness.
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Size with Brocade: 23" / 58 cm (width) x 32"/ 81 cm (height)
Canvas Size : 10" / 25 cm (width) x 13"/ 33 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
How does mold damage a Thangka ?
A humid room without air circulation is the perfect environment for mold growth. If a thangka in such a room becomes damp or wet, mold will grow on it. This growth can badly damage the cloth, the pigment, and the binder. Molds form a fuzzy coating on the thangka.