The Vidyadhari Yogini thangka, illuminated with radiant gold and vibrant colors, exemplifies sacred Himalayan artistry. Created by a talented Nepali artist, it is hand-painted on fine cotton using rich acrylic pigments and decorated with luminous 24K gold accents. The artist carefully layers each element—starting with precise linework, adding harmonious colors, and finishing with delicate gold highlights that enhance her ornaments, throne, and sacred symbols. Maintaining traditional Paubha painting techniques, this high-quality art embodies both authenticity and spiritual significance.
Vidyadhari Yogini, also known as the Knowledge Holder, is a powerful tantric goddess cherished in Vajrayana Buddhism as a beacon of wisdom, transformation, and fearless compassion. As a sky-walking dakini, she embodies the capacity to transcend duality and ego-based thoughts, elevating her spirit beyond the illusions of samsara in pursuit of true spiritual liberation. Rooted in the rich traditions of Tibet and Nepal, Vidyadhari Yogini is beloved for enlightening and speeding up their journey to enlightenment. She is among the fiercest and most revered female deities in tantric art, known across Himalayan Buddhist and Nepalese esoteric circles for her vitality and strength.
This paubha-style artwork, in the traditional Newar style of Nepal, shows Vidyadhari Yogini soaring through the air. Her dynamic pose radiates transcendence and energy. Her fiery hair rises like a flame, and she is adorned with bone ornaments and a skull crown, symbolizing victory over ego and the cycle of death and rebirth. She grips a knife and a skull cup—tools of transformation—while flying above a figure representing ignorance. The scene echoes Newari temple architecture, with detailed torana-like frames, carved lotus platforms, and vibrant aureoles like Kathmandu Valley shrine frescoes. The swirling flames highlight her fierce compassion and role as a spiritual protector. Elements from her tools to her upward gaze convey the symbolic language of Himalayan Buddhism.
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Size: 21"/53 cm (width) x 30"/76 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Acrylic Colors
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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
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.
