{"product_id":"oil-varnished-lord-shiva-thangka-mahadeva-hindu-painting-with-silk-brocade-hand-painted-in-nepal","title":"Oil-Varnished Lord Shiva Thangka, Mahadeva Hindu Painting with Silk Brocade, Hand-Painted in Nepal","description":"This original, hand-painted Thangka depicts Lord Shiva, also known as Shankar, Mahadeva, and Maheshwar, one of Hinduism‘s principal deities. Painted in Nepal on handmade cotton canvas using natural colors, the artwork is finished with traditional oil varnish and mounted in premium silk brocade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe oil-varnished finish adds warmth and depth with a subtle sheen while helping protect the painted surface. The varnish can appear slightly different depending on lighting and viewing angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLord Shiva – Mahadeva\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin the Hindu Trimurti, Shiva is traditionally associated with dissolution and transformation, alongside Brahma as creator and Vishnu as preserver. His role represents not destruction for its own sake, but the transformation and renewal essential to the cosmic cycle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShiva embodies seemingly contrasting qualities. He can appear as a powerful and formidable deity while also representing meditation, inner stillness, compassion, and spiritual wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin Shaivism, Shiva is revered as the Supreme Being and ultimate reality. His imagery has therefore remained an important focus of worship, meditation, and devotion throughout Hindu traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSymbolism and Spiritual Meaning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLord Shiva is deeply associated with transformation, meditation, detachment, spiritual awareness, and transcending worldly limitations. His imagery can serve as a meaningful reminder of material existence‘s impermanence and the importance of inner awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis hand-painted artwork blends traditional Himalayan craftsmanship with sacred Hindu imagery. Mounted in premium silk brocade with cotton string and a wooden railing, it has the traditional presentation of a Himalayan scroll painting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt suits a Hindu prayer room, meditation space, yoga room, home altar, spiritual center, or collection of Nepalese and Himalayan sacred art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nArtwork Details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubject: Lord Shiva  \u003cbr\u003e\nAlso Known As: Shankar, Mahadeva, Maheshwar  \u003cbr\u003e\nTradition: Hinduism \/ Shaivism  \u003cbr\u003e\nPainting Size: 11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm)  \u003cbr\u003e\nOverall Size with Brocade: 27 x 35 inches (68 x 89 cm)  \u003cbr\u003e\nSurface: Handmade cotton canvas  \u003cbr\u003e\nColors: Natural colors  \u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Oil varnish  \u003cbr\u003e\nBrocade: Premium silk  \u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Materials: Cotton string and wooden railing  \u003cbr\u003e\nTechnique: Traditional hand painting  \u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Hand-painted in Nepal  \u003cbr\u003e\nType: Original hand-painted artwork, not a print\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nImportant Information\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEach painting is individually hand-painted, so subtle variations in brushwork, natural colors, brocade, stitching, and measurements are normal characteristics of handmade artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe oil-varnished surface adds warmth, depth, and a subtle sheen while providing an additional protective layer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nActual colors may vary slightly due to photography, lighting, viewing angle, and individual screen settings. The oil-varnished surface can also reflect light differently depending on the angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe inner painting measures approximately 11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm), while the complete artwork with brocade measures approximately 27 x 35 inches (68 x 89 cm).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will carefully roll the artwork and pack it securely in a durable PVC tube for safe transport.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nImport duties, VAT, customs taxes, brokerage fees, and other destination-country charges are not included in the purchase price and are the buyer‘s responsibility.","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67566314881321,"sku":"SHIVA2735","price":209.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.8621555392_ttr1.jpg?v=1791459445","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/fr\/products\/oil-varnished-lord-shiva-thangka-mahadeva-hindu-painting-with-silk-brocade-hand-painted-in-nepal","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}