Description
Tibetan Astrological Chart Calendar
About Our Thangka :
This Thangka is used as an instructional tool and auspicious talisman. The stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who possess it ,see or display it. The painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.
Introduction To Tibetan Calendar :
The central image is of a yellow tortoise - emanation of the Bodhisattva Manjushri. It's lying on the back with the head to the top and the four limbs extended holding sticks with frogs.
In the center of the round flat belly is a circle of nine variously colored squares containing the 9 magic numbers . Surrounding, on a black wheel against an orange background are the 8 trigrams of Chinese origin. The outer circle contains the 12 animal figures namely: Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Bird, Dog, Pig, Mouse, Bull, Tiger which represent the 60 Year Cycle .
The symbols of the planets at both sides of the special numbers are used to represent the days of the week . The sun, moon, eye, hand, arrow, kilaya, sheaf and the head of a bird represents Rahu or Obstacles.
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Size: 12"/30 cm (width) x 17"/45 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
Where should the Thangka be hung?
The thangka should be hung away from direct sunlight. It shouldn't be hung over a heating source. Even a powerful spotlight shining on it can have negative effects. The thangka may sustain permanent harm from any direct heat.