Step into Spiritual Protection with the 4 Heavenly Kings | Guardians of the Four Cardinal Directions: East, South, West, and North
Power and protection are vividly embodied in the four heavenly kings thangka, a striking sacred artwork hand-painted on premium cotton canvas in rich acrylics and finished with genuine 24K gold. The layered pigments and gold accents add depth, brilliance, and authority to the piece, emphasizing each guardian’s unique presence. Crafted in the traditional style by a talented Nepali artist, this high-quality thangka showcases disciplined craftsmanship and precise iconography, making it both visually impressive and spiritually significant.
The 4 Directional King depicts the respected guardians of the four main directions in Tibetan Buddhism. Each king is linked to specific colors symbolizing their domain and role as protectors.
1. King Vaishravana (North): Depicted with a yellow body, Vaishravana is the "Protector of the North." He is depicted holding a victory banner and a mongoose, sometimes with an umbrella, representing wealth and protection.
2. King Virudhaka (South): Virudhaka is shown with a blue body, the "Protector of the South." He is typically depicted with a sword, representing his strength and power.
3. King Dhritarashtra (East): Depicted with a white body, Dhritarashtra is the "Protector of the East." He is depicted with a lute, symbolizing harmony and music.
4. King Virupaksa (West): The "Protector of the West," Virupaksa, is shown with a red body. He is often depicted with a serpent and a stupa or lasso, symbolizing his power to observe and protect.
This artwork of the Four Directional Kings, with detailed, vibrant colors, offers spiritual protection, balance, and harmony. It showcases these guardians vibrantly, adding their protective energy to your space.
DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL
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Size: 19"/48 cm (width) x 27"/69 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST, AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
Monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
