Hand-Painted Lord Shiva Thangka with Trident, Crescent Moon, and Serpent | Symbol of Divine Power, Transformation, and Cosmic Balance
Lord Shiva is honored as the “Great God” and the eradicator of ignorance on Earth in Hinduism. Hand-painted on cotton canvas, providing a smooth base that allows for precise detailing. Skilled artisans apply rich acrylic colors in multiple delicate layers to achieve depth, vibrancy, and lasting color. Genuine 24K gold is used to highlight sacred ornaments, the trident, and subtle divine elements, lending the painting a radiant, ethereal glow. Following the time-honored Himalayan thangka tradition, each brushstroke is executed with meditative care, ensuring both artistic excellence and spiritual authenticity.
In this Depiction, Lord Shiva ( Mahadev) is the supreme destroyer of ignorance and transformer within the Hindu Trinity. His calm yet commanding expression reflects both his role as the meditative yogi and the cosmic protector. He stands holding his trishula (trident), symbolizing the forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. The crescent moon adorning his matted hair represents time’s eternal cycles, while the sacred serpent coiled around his neck signifies mastery over death and fear. Surrounded by flowing clouds, Shiva’s composed stance and gentle gaze evoke his boundless power, compassion, and the stillness of ultimate awareness.
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Size: 8"/ 20 cm (width) x 11"/ 28 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
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BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon request. For your final confirmation, we will send available samples and pricing details.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As you requested for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
