1. Chakrasamvara Thangka Nepal 19th c. paint on cotton 19" x 27"
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Chakrasamavara is the most popular Vajrayana tutelary deity (skt. istadevata, Tib. yidam) among the Newar Buddhists of the Kathmandu valley. This depiction shows the blue-colored, four-headed, twelve armed god in striding posture embracing his consort the goddess Vajravarahi. In the four corners of the painting are shown the four principal dakinis of the Kathmandu valley. |