Simhamukhi Thangka – Nagthang Style – Roar of Liberating Wisdom

Specifications

• Dimensions: 40 × 30 cm

• Materials: 24K Gold & Natural Mineral Pigments

• Canvas: Traditionally Prepared Cotton Canvas

• Origin: Patan, Nepal

• Artistic Style: Menri Style (Tibetan)

• Framing: Traditional Silk Brocade Mount

• Authenticity: Certificate of Authenticity Included

• Consecration: Blessed and Consecrated by Qualified Lamas

Iconography & Sacred Assembly

This Thangka presents the complete embodiment of Simhamukhi, 
the lion-headed dakini who roars with enlightened power. 
Each detail reflects her unyielding energy that destroys illusion and grants unwavering clarity.

Central Figure – Simhamukhi

Simhamukhi stands amidst golden flames, fierce yet filled with compassion. 
Her emerald body glows with indestructible strength and protective wisdom.

• Gesture: 

• • Right hand in Vajra Mudra — commanding wisdom and courage.

• Sacred Object: 

• • Khatvanga and Kila — symbols of purification and liberation.

• Presence: 

• • Fierce and Majestic — radiating Fearless Protection and Awareness.

Symbolic Elements & Offerings

At her feet rests the subdued ego, symbol of conquered delusion. 
Offerings of lotus and flame express devotion and transformation.

• Symbols: 

• • Fire signifies transformation; Lotus symbolizes purity in rebirth.

• Essence: 

• • Represents liberation through wrathful compassion.

Sacred Background & Landscape

Simhamukhi appears within a Nagthang (Black Background) field of gold and fire. 
The darkness of ignorance turns into radiant stillness through her wrathful light.

• Style: Nagthang (Black Background)

• Visual Symbols: 

• • Flames = wisdom’s fire; Clouds = liberation; Gold = divine clarity.

• Spiritual Meaning: 

• • Reveals the strength to overcome all fear.

• Essence: 

• • A mirror of transformation and awakening.

Artisan Mastery

This Thangka is painted by a master of the Menri lineage, renowned for clarity and sacred detail. 
Every golden line expresses both artistry and devotion.

• Tradition: Menri Style — famous for precise wrathful imagery.

• Aesthetic Tone: Deep black background with fiery gold illumination.

• Technique: Layered mineral pigments with 24K gold highlights.

• Spirit: Painted as prayer to embody fearless wisdom.

Spiritual Application

This Simhamukhi Thangka serves as a meditation support for courage and clarity. 
Her gaze and flame remind practitioners of strength born from awareness.

• Heart Mantra: OM SIMHAMUKHI SVAHA — invokes fearless wisdom and purity.

• Meditation: Visualize her fiery light burning away all fear.

• Blessing: Radiates Protection, Liberation, and Inner Strength.

• Purpose: A daily guide for transforming obstacles into wisdom.