Description
Handpainted Kalachakra Mandala Thangka
Introduction To The Thangka :
The outermost gates belong to the third circle called kayacakra (body-wheels). There are four gates and four chariots one in each gate. You can see boars drawing a chariot at the eastern gate, horses drawing the chariot at the southern gate elephants at the western gate, and lions drawing the chariot at the northern gate.
Kalachakra mandala is the “Palace of Purity ”with more than seven hundred deities residing inside, represented by various signs and symbols. The entrances of the palace nearest to the centre are said to be cittacakra(mind-wheels),and the middle entrances are said to be vakcakra(voice-wheels). Outside the gates of vakcakra are figures of various animals, including a corpse, and a marigold-like lotus flower. They include a deer, buffalo, ram peacock, elephant, mongoose, bull, makara, mouse, and the Garuda. They are the vehicles of various divinities of the Hindu pantheon.
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 on a regular basis, 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: 16"/ 41 cm (width) x 16"/ 41 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?
It goes without saying that 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 the removal of 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.