Thanka or Thangka Paintings Use and Importance.

Importance of Thangka or Thanka Paintings

Ever since the Buddhism rooted in Tibet, the tradition of depicting Thangka or Thanka might have been prevalent around in the area where Buddhism spread. It was about 10th century meanwhile tantric Buddism was gradually being developed in Tibet. The tradition of Thangka or thanka painting was just outset in Tibet and is not confined only within Tibet and Tibetan community but those who adopted the Tibetan Buddhism learnt this art so as Tamangs, Sherpas ,Thakalis, Yolmos, Manangeys, and Newars are the instants. Most of the thangka or thanka viewer simply think that thangka or thanka is an art of the Buddhist scholar of higher intellectuality revere it with entire homage considering mystic power of Lamaistic dieties . In accordance with the religious culture, the Thangka to be kept at the worship room sanctifies with holy water muttering mantras to enliven thangka or thanka mystic power and puts kada (a two feet long

Use Of Thangka or Thanka Paintings

There are various use of Thangka or Thanka Paintings. Thangka or Thanka serve many purposed in Tibetan society. In times past, the aristocracy kept a number of thangka or thanka as precious heirlooms. Ordinary people also invited artists to create thangkas for them for religious purposes or to commemorate certain events. Thangkas or Thankas are considered works of stateliness and, therefore, are found in the halls and living quarters of all temples and monasteries.