Vaisravana Tibetan Thangka, Made in Nepal

Name: Vaisravana Tibetan Thangka, Made in Nepal
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: THK-VS
Price: 120.00 USD
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Tibetan-style thangka hand-painted in Nepal, showing Vaisravana seated on a lotus throne within an ornate brocade banner. Guardian of the North and a deity of wealth, he is recognized by the mongoose in his hand. Hang it above an altar, in a meditation corner, or in any space set aside for reflection.

Details

Design: Hand-painted image of Vaisravana seated on a lotus throne, set within a blue and gold brocade banner, crowned by a saffron-orange silk canopy with twin red sash panels and wooden hanging dowels
Size: Banner approximately 16 inches wide x 24 inches long. Framed painting approximately 8 inches wide x 10 inches long
Material: Brocade textile with painted panel and wooden dowel rods top and bottom
Care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight, moisture, and humidity to preserve the fabric and painted colors
Origin: Handcrafted in Nepal
Note: Because each thangka is hand-painted and hand-sewn, expect gentle variations in color, fabric pattern, and brushwork from piece to piece

Meaning & Intention

Vaisravana holds a distinguished place in Tibetan Buddhism as one of the Four Heavenly Kings and the guardian of the North. He is most often recognized by the mongoose in his hand, an animal said to spit out jewels in place of venom.

As a wealth deity, he is associated not with greed but with right abundance: resources gathered honestly and shared wisely. The lotus throne beneath him signals that this abundance is meant to rise from a grounded state of mind rather than restless grasping.

His role also extends to guarding the space and the people within it — an old belief that courage, generosity, and steady groundedness tend to travel together, and that true security is as much an inner posture as an outer circumstance.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Abundance, protection, gratitude, courage

Symbol: Vaisravana, guardian of the North, holding the jewel-spitting mongoose

Ideal for: Inviting prosperity, protection, and grounded abundance into a home or sacred space

Suggested mantra: I welcome abundance with an open heart

Questions & Guidance

Where is a good place to hang it?

Above an altar, in a meditation corner, an entryway, or a workspace. Because Vaisravana guards the North, a north-facing wall is a traditional choice, though it is not required.

Is it ready to hang out of the box?

Yes. Wooden dowels are set into the top and bottom of the banner, so it can be hung directly from the upper rod on a nail, hook, or length of cord.

Does the thangka need to be blessed before use?

Not necessarily. In traditional practice a lama may be asked to consecrate the image, but many people simply hang it with a moment of intention or a spoken dedication.

Would this work as a gift?

Yes. It is often given for a housewarming, a new business, or a new chapter, as an image long associated with abundance, protection, and steadiness of the home.