KURUKULLA
Kurukulla, also known as Rigiyedma or Red Tara, is a revered yogini deity in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying enchantment, magnetism, and love. With her captivating form and vibrant red color, she represents the transformative power of attraction. Kurukulla’s multiple arms hold symbolic objects, including a bow and arrow, a noose, a flower, and a hook, symbolizing her ability to strike desires, bind aspirations, spread love, and captivate aspirations. Although specific temples dedicated to Kurukulla may be scarce in Nepal, her presence can be found in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries worldwide. Devotees practice Kurukulla to manifest their desires, transform challenges, and radiate love and positivity in their lives.
USE OF REAL GOLD
This thangka of Kurukulla 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.
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