Shiva Thangka
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Description
A Shiva Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that depicts Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Thangkas are typically created by skilled artisans using various techniques, including painting on cotton or silk canvas, applying mineral pigments, and incorporating intricate details and symbolism. The artistry and symbolism of a thangka offers an aesthetic experience for both the visual and spiritual senses, making it a perfect addition to any meditation or yoga space.
Shiva thangkas presents Lord Shiva in a traditional look: blue skin, a third eye on his forehead, matted hair in a jata/jatamukuta style, and a crescent moon atop it. His expression is portrayed as calm, and multiple arms exhibit the various symbolic objects that reflect his attributes and authority. These features embody Shiva's godly features, while his yogic posture stresses his yogic nature and omnipotence regarding meditation and yoga.
Product Specification:
- Hand Painted
- Materials: Semi-Precious Natural Minerals
- Base: Cotton Canvas
- Origination: Nepal
These thangkas serve as visual aids for meditation, contemplation, and devotion, allowing practitioners to connect with the qualities and teachings associated with Lord Shiva. Thangkas combine rich colors and intricate detail to offer a beautiful, powerful representation of Lord Shiva and create a sense of sacredness for meditation and contemplation.
Hand Embroidery Brocade
Want to add a Brocade to your beautiful Thangka Painting? Traditional Style Brocade has been one of the most popular form of mounting as it has a greater religious merit.
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100% Cotton Canvas
Preparing the Cotton canvas before starting to paint a Thangka. This process includes washing, drying, stretching, sizing and everything needed to make a perfect base for the thangka to last for centuries.
Natural Minerals
Thangka Paintings are painted using the natural minerals. These are firstly grind into the powder form and then used in the thangka as a paint.