Hand-Painted Hevajra Yab-Yum Thangka, Tibetan Buddhist Art

This old original hand-painted Newari Paubha/Thangka is a testament to the profound reverence and significance of Hevajra in Tibetan Buddhism. Hevajra is a powerful, wrathful deity in Tantric Buddhism. He is often depicted in union with his female consort, Nairatmya, in a posture known as yab-yum. His presence is deeply felt and widely revered in Tibet, where he is a tutelary deity. The Hevajra Tantra, a sacred text dedicated to his worship, further underscores his importance in the spiritual landscape.

In art, Hevajra is symbolically portrayed as blue, representing the transmutation of negative emotions. He wears a headdress adorned with skull crowns, symbolizing the conquest of death, topped by the Buddha Akshobhya, symbolizing the transformation of anger into mirror-like wisdom. He is typically depicted with 8 heads, 4 legs, and 16 arms, symbolizing his ability to manifest in multiple forms and perform numerous activities simultaneously. The arms on the left hold skull cups containing various divinities, symbolizing the offering of wisdom nectar, while the ones on the right hold their respective mounts, symbolizing the subjugation of negative forces. Additionally, a multi-armed form of Hevajra, without his female consort, can be found in Cambodia and Thailand.

Size of the painting with Outer Border: 21 inch x 28 inch (53.3 cm x 71.1 cm)
Size of the inner painting: 18 inch x 25 inch (46 cm x 63 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Colors Use: Tibetan Canvas Cotton, Dust Of Gold, Water, Poster Colors With Tibetan Hide Glue Mixture

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