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2000 years old Buddhist Stupa excavated at Port Site of Palur in India

31
Jan
2024

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Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

28
Aug
2022
Dharma, Hinduism
The holy from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are to as well and it’s called '' in language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the . The Muktinath situated at an .
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Worldly Protector Tsangpa Karpo

18
May
2022
Art, Himalayan Art, Mahāyāna, Thangka, Vajrayāna
Karpo is a wrathful of . Tsangpa Karpo was a dynasty that dominated large parts of Tibet from 1565 to 1642. It was the last royal dynasty to rule in its own name. The regime of Tsangpa Karpo was founded by , a low-born retainer of the prince of the Dynasty and governor of Shigatse in Tsang (West-Central Tibet) since 1548. Tsangpa is known as gTsang pa in Tibet. of .
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Snow Lion Design in Tibetan Furniture

Tibetan Furnitures – The Greatest Treasure of the Himalayas

30
Sep
2020
Art, Design, Handicrafts
According to The Brief of , there was a record of engagement of to build the and in 6BC. Through thousands of years’ handworks of the people, Tibetan furniture has become a unique style, which bears artistic , rich colors, and delicate craft. Tibetan Furniture is one of the greatest treasure which dates 1500 years back. Tibetan Furniture is mostly made up of pine and softwoods i.e. Elm, .
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Interpreting Buddhist Elder Kanakabharadvaja Thangka

5
May
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is the Elder of 8th from the set of 16 great arhats. Kanakabharadhvaja is known as Bha ra dhva JA ser Chen Chong in . The meaning of Kanakabharadhvaja is Sthavira Kanaka Bharadhvaja in . The life of Kanakabharadhvaja Kanakabharadhvaja was born in 1600 to a wealthy householder. He grew up generous and compassionate, supporting the poor and giving alms to persons. Elder Kanakabharadvaja was dead in 1699. changed Kanaka Bharadhvaja .
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Explaining Indian Adept Damarupa

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Damarupa, an Indian of methods, the 5th teacher of the Margapala lineage along with the Chandali Perfection Stage Lineage.  The viability of the Damarupa In this portion, we were going to learn about the Viability of the Damarupa. After that, we will learn about the short etymological description of the word Damarupa itself. Etymology of theDamarupa Damarupa is known as drup thob da ma rupa in . In the , Damarupa and Avadhutipa are known .
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Explaining Kalachakra

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Shri is also known as a of the Non-dual classification. Kalacakra is the name of the foundational treatise of this tradition, composed in and later translated into . The life of the Kalachakra In this portion, we will learn about the life f the Kalachakra. And after that, we'll learn about the short etymological description of the word Kalachakraitself. Etymology of the Kalachakra Kalachakra is known as Dus Kyi Khor lo in . .
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Kamakhya – The Goddess of Desire

27
Jan
2019
Gods, Hinduism, Mantras
Great Goddess, Adhi , is not only wise, violent but she is also the creator. She is very much in touch with her sexuality, fertility and related bodily functions. She is worshipped as  in her form. The name Kamakhya literally means ‘Sexual .’ Kamakhya is also known as Siddha , is an important goddess of desire who evolved in the hills. She is worshiped as Siddha Kubjika and is also identified as  .
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Determining the Quality of Tibetan Thangkas

20
Dec
2018
Culture, Design, Dharma, Symbols, Tibetan paintings
There are three general skill levels of painters are hobbyist, professionals, and .  You can find out  the skill of the by looking closely at the lines, such as those used to make waves, clouds, and the faces of people, , , and . The finer and clearer the lines, the greater the skill involved. A thangka painted by a master will cost more than one painted by a professional. The student painted .
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