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Original Hand-Painted Simhamukha/ Simhamukhi / Lion-Faced Dakini/ Jogini Original Tibetan Thangka Painting with High-Quality Silk Brocade
Original Hand-Painted Simhamukha/ Simhamukhi / Lion-Faced Dakini/ Jogini Original Tibetan Thangka Painting with High-Quality Silk Brocade
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This Tibetan Thangka masterpiece uniquely portrays the Simhamukhi/Simhamukha Vajrayogini, also known as the Lion-Faced Dakini. Her black body, contrasting with her white lion face with three round yellow eyes, creates a striking and captivating image. Her open mouth, revealing a yellow beard, eyebrows, and upward-flowing hair, adds to her unique features. She holds a curved knife called Kartika in her right hand, raised to the sky, and a skull cup of blood to her heart with her left hand.
Simhamukha's attire and accessories reflect her essence, each carrying its symbolic weight. She holds a Khatvanga staff, tipped with a trident, in the elbow bend supported against the shoulder. Her tiara, adorned with five skulls, symbolizes the transcendence of the five poisons. Her elephant skin represents the subjugation of ignorance, while her bone ornaments signify the transformation of death. A long snake, a red scarf, and a necklace of fifty freshly severed heads complete her ensemble, each item rich with symbolic significance. She wears a skirt made of tiger skin and stands on her left leg with her right leg bent upwards. She tramples on a double triangle symbol, a corpse, the sun, and a multi-colored lotus seat. Simhamukha's symbolism is a profound testament to the depth of cultural symbolism in Tibetan Thangka art.
Simhamukha, also known as Simha Mukhi Jogini, appears in a wrathful and demonic feminine form. However, it's crucial to understand that her nature is not evil or sinister. Instead, her wrathful aspect (khro gzugs) is a skillful means to overcome and subdue violent negative energies. Simha Mukhi is a Jnana Dakini, or wisdom goddess, playing a significant role in Vajrayana Buddhism. Her presence and symbolism are integral to the understanding and practice of this profound spiritual tradition, offering a beacon of wisdom and strength in the face of adversity.
Size of Painting : 11-inch x 14-inch (28 cm x 36 cm)
Size with the Brocade: 27-Inch x 36-Inch (69 cm x 91 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Gold/Natural Pigments
Before making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:
- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.
- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.
- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.
- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.
- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.
Simhamukha's attire and accessories reflect her essence, each carrying its symbolic weight. She holds a Khatvanga staff, tipped with a trident, in the elbow bend supported against the shoulder. Her tiara, adorned with five skulls, symbolizes the transcendence of the five poisons. Her elephant skin represents the subjugation of ignorance, while her bone ornaments signify the transformation of death. A long snake, a red scarf, and a necklace of fifty freshly severed heads complete her ensemble, each item rich with symbolic significance. She wears a skirt made of tiger skin and stands on her left leg with her right leg bent upwards. She tramples on a double triangle symbol, a corpse, the sun, and a multi-colored lotus seat. Simhamukha's symbolism is a profound testament to the depth of cultural symbolism in Tibetan Thangka art.
Simhamukha, also known as Simha Mukhi Jogini, appears in a wrathful and demonic feminine form. However, it's crucial to understand that her nature is not evil or sinister. Instead, her wrathful aspect (khro gzugs) is a skillful means to overcome and subdue violent negative energies. Simha Mukhi is a Jnana Dakini, or wisdom goddess, playing a significant role in Vajrayana Buddhism. Her presence and symbolism are integral to the understanding and practice of this profound spiritual tradition, offering a beacon of wisdom and strength in the face of adversity.
Size of Painting : 11-inch x 14-inch (28 cm x 36 cm)
Size with the Brocade: 27-Inch x 36-Inch (69 cm x 91 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Gold/Natural Pigments
Before making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:
- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.
- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.
- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.
- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.
- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.