Guardian King Dharmapala Namtose Thnagka
About Our Thangka :
This particular thangka falls under the category of old thangkas that consists of Deity and mandala paintings dating back to early 1980s. The collection falling in this category is one of a kind and cannot be found elsewhere.
This particular thangka has a very pleasant energy around it. The use of soft colors on the background helps highlight the wealthy deity who is majestically sitting on a lion throne with all the regal ornaments and garments.
Introduction To Guardian King Dharmapala Namtose :
Namtose is the King of all the wealth Yakshas. He is also known as Vaishravana a worldly guardian worshipped as both a protector and benefactor. He lives on the north side of the lower slopes of Mount Meru in the Heaven of the Four Great Kings. As the leader of the Four Direction Guardians, he like the others swore an oath of protection before the buddha Shakyamuni to support and protect all who follow the path the Buddha Taught.
He has two main aspects that of a warrior protector and that of deity of wealth. Here he has been shown as the deity of wealth. In southern Buddhism, particularly in the Indian sub-continent, he is known as Jambhala, because he also carries a Jambhara (lemon) in one of his hands.
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Size: 9"/ 22 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 AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
How does mold damage a Thangka ?
A humid room without air circulation is the perfect environment for mold growth. If a thangka in such a room becomes damp or wet, mold will grow on it. This growth can badly damage the cloth, the pigment, and the binder. Molds form a fuzzy coating on the thangka.
