1000 Armed Dukar Thangka | Sitatapatra White Umbrella Goddess Art

Sacred 1000 Armed Dukar Thangka | Buddhist Deity Artwork

The 1000-armed Dukar Thangka is painted on handmade cotton canvas utilizing ancient Himalayan techniques that have been passed down through the generations by talented artists in the Kathmandu Valley. Genuine 24K gold adds a dazzling spiritual glow to the decorations, halo, sacred umbrella, and exquisite symbolic features, while acrylic colors give Dukar's thousand-armed shape depth, clarity, and elegant detail. This artwork has significance for meditation rooms, private altars, shrine places, and sacred Buddhist collections.

In Tibetan Buddhism, 1000-Armed Dukar—also called Sitatapatra or the White Umbrella Goddess—is a strong female guardian. Her name, which translates to "White Umbrella," represents a wide protective umbrella that keeps people safe from spiritual harm, fear, illness, impediments, and bad energies. She is depicted with numerous arms, faces, and eyes, signifying her boundless capacity to see pain and defend creatures in all directions. Dukar's white color stands for purity, tranquility, and enlightened wisdom; the umbrella signifies divine defense and triumph over negative spirits. 1000-Armed Dukar is particularly venerated in Vajrayana practice for its ability to defend, heal, purify, and clear the way of impediments. Her sacred form serves as a reminder to practitioners that awakened awareness, knowledge, and compassion are the sources of genuine protection.

DRAWN AS MENTIONED IN THE MEDITATION MANUAL

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Size: 13"/33 cm (width) x 19"/48 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

CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to nearby monasteries or Rinpoches from the Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing and consecration services.

This inspiring thangka would be an excellent gift for a Buddhist practitioner like you!