Mahakala Panjaranatha Thangka, Tibetan Buddhist Art, Hand Painted, Real Gold

MAHAKALA PANJARANATHA
Mahakala Panjaranatha is a significant wrathful deity in Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He is a two-armed manifestation of Mahakala, depicted in a standing form. As a fierce and powerful protector, he embodies the wrathful aspect of compassion, helping practitioners overcome obstacles and liberate themselves from suffering.

USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Mahakala Panjaranatha has real gold painted on its surface along with other paints. This is an ancient process of decorating the thangka in Tibetan Buddhism, Here gold is ground into gold dust, which is then mixed with other undisclosed material to make it paintable on the canvas. this mixture is then mixed with transparent glue and painted on the thangka.
INTRODUCTION TO THANGKA
A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka, is a vibrant and intricate Tibetan Buddhist painting that serves as a visual representation of spiritual teachings. Crafted with meticulous detail on cotton or silk appliqué, thangkas depict a wide range of subjects including Buddhist deities, sacred scenes, mandalas, and narrative stories. These sacred artworks are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up for storage, resembling ancient scrolls. To protect their delicate nature, thangkas are mounted on textile backings and often adorned with a silk cover on the front. Proper preservation in dry environments is crucial to maintain the integrity and longevity of the silk.