Goviin Lha (Tibetan) / The Five Personal Protector Deities
Mongolian
8.5 x 6.5 cm
Painted on Paper
Post-1990

These deities are born with a person and protect the person throughout life.
Goddess of Females, Mo Lha, in the center, located in a person’s right armpit, holds an arrow and divination mirror.
God of Males, Po Lha, lower left, located in a person’s left armpit, holds a bowl of jewels.
God of the Region, Yul Lha, top left, located at the crown of a person’s head, holds a bow and arrow.
God of Enemies, Dra Lha, top right, located in the right shoulder, holds a lance.
God of Life, Srog Lha, bottom right, located in a person’s heart, holds a spear.
Vajrapani, Bodhisattva of Enlightened Energy is at the top.