Citipati Hand-Embroided Thangka; Shmashana Adhipati
Citipati is a protector deity. Citipati originates from Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Tibetan sect.
According to an intriguing legend, two meditating monks were mistakenly beheaded by a thief who believed they were lifeless. These monks transformed into Citipati, taking on the eternal role of guardians of charnel grounds. Though its roots can be traced back to India, Citipati became more prominent in Tibetan Buddhism, where it was integrated into the pantheon of protective deities and revered as Shri Shmashana Adhipati, the Lord of the Charnel Ground.
Hand-Embroided in Nepal.
Measurement of the embroidery by itself is 32.5 inches X 22.5 inches with additional silk Thangka bordering the Thangka embroidery.
Citipati is a protector deity. Citipati originates from Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Tibetan sect.
According to an intriguing legend, two meditating monks were mistakenly beheaded by a thief who believed they were lifeless. These monks transformed into Citipati, taking on the eternal role of guardians of charnel grounds. Though its roots can be traced back to India, Citipati became more prominent in Tibetan Buddhism, where it was integrated into the pantheon of protective deities and revered as Shri Shmashana Adhipati, the Lord of the Charnel Ground.
Hand-Embroided in Nepal.
Measurement of the embroidery by itself is 32.5 inches X 22.5 inches with additional silk Thangka bordering the Thangka embroidery.
Citipati is a protector deity. Citipati originates from Vajrayana Buddhism, particularly within the Tibetan sect.
According to an intriguing legend, two meditating monks were mistakenly beheaded by a thief who believed they were lifeless. These monks transformed into Citipati, taking on the eternal role of guardians of charnel grounds. Though its roots can be traced back to India, Citipati became more prominent in Tibetan Buddhism, where it was integrated into the pantheon of protective deities and revered as Shri Shmashana Adhipati, the Lord of the Charnel Ground.
Hand-Embroided in Nepal.
Measurement of the embroidery by itself is 32.5 inches X 22.5 inches with additional silk Thangka bordering the Thangka embroidery.