Traditional Mandala Thangka Introdutionn to Mandala This mandala can enhance the beauty of any room when it’s hung. Kalachakra mandala is the “Palace of Purity,” with more than seven hundred deities residing inside, represented by various signs & symbols. The entrances of the palace nearest to the center are said to be cittacakra(mind-wheels), & the middle entrances are said to be vakcakra(voice-wheels). Outside the gates of vakcakra are figures of various animals, including a corpse, & a marigold-like lotus flower.They include a deer,buffalo,ram peacock,elephant,mongoose ,bull,Makara,mouse,and the Garuda. This Mandala can be kept in your home or office. It will help you usher in maximum harmony, peace, & good luck. How to take care of your thangka? -Hang your thangka in a traditional silk brocade -Regular Inspection of your thangka; examine the borders & all attachments. -Keep thangkas covered when they are on display but not in use. -Rotate thangkas between display & storage regularly, two to four times a year, to reduce the amount of exposure to light. Keep away from sunlight & humidity. -Do not apply liquids or other materials to the surface of the thangka. How does Thangka benefit us? Every detail of a painting has a symbolic meaning. Regardless of your religious affiliation, a thangka can help you on your path to enlightenment, whether you practice Buddhism or have other religious convictions. Thangkas are paintings that depict deities with various iconographic elements & symbolism that encourage meditation on the teachings of the god they depict. Any thangka is intended to aid in removing the film of ignorance, which is a significant barrier to the road to enlightenment. The Thangka is revered as a holy item. They promote positivity, spread Buddhism’s teachings, bring about peace, harmony, & oneness, & dispel any negative energy that may be there. Size: 13"/ 33 cm (width) x 18"/ 46cm (height) Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED in THE TRADITIONAL STYLE & THE QUALITY IS HIGH Framing: -Not mounted on a traditional brocade -Tibetan Silk brocade is available in a variety of colors & quality -Price ranges from $35 to $100 depending upon the silk quality -Additional 3 business days for this service Delivery: -Free Shipping -Standard Courier Services -4-10 business days for delivery -All items are insured Return Policy: -Returns are accepted within 60 business days. -You can ship either to Nepal or Texas (USA), whichever works better for you. We will be more than happy to answer all your questions. Please contact us to: - Custom order a thangka of any Vajrayana deity. Usually, it takes 2-5 months (depending on complexity) to finish such a thangka of average size. Unique Kalachakra Mandala Thangka Followed By Bodhisattvas & Mahakala | Tibetan Buddhist Art Lotus Designed Wheel Of Time