Framed by an ornate brocade fabric, this thangka features Vaisravana. A god of wealth and protector of the North, Vaisravan is often identified by the mongoose in his hand.
This beautiful thangka was made in Nepal. Each one is truly unique, displaying artistic differences in color and fabric designs. Such variations are signs of the maker’s handmade touch. This banner measures about 16 inches across at the top and about 24 inches long. The hanging’s framed painting measures approximately 8 inches across and 10 inches long.
- Tibetan style thankga
- Features Vaisravana
- Framed painting on brocade fabric banner
- Banner is about 16 x 24 inches
- Painting is about 8 x 10 inches
- Made in Nepal
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A hand-painted image of Vaisravana, seated on a lotus throne in flowing robes, is set within a vividly patterned blue and gold brocade banner, crowned by a saffron-orange silk canopy and finished 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: Textile/fabric; brocade banner with painted panel and wooden dowel rods
features: Hand-painted central image, ornate brocade framing, saffron silk canopy top, red sash ties, wooden hanging rods top and bottom
care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep out of direct sunlight and humidity to preserve the fabric and painted colors.
disclaimer: Because this thangka is handcrafted in Nepal, 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, a deity whose presence is believed to steady a household against hardship while inviting prosperity to gather within it. He is most often recognized by the mongoose held in his hand, an animal said to spit out jewels in place of venom, turning what could be poison into wealth.
As a wealth deity, Vaisravana is not associated with greed but with right abundance — resources gathered honestly and shared wisely. His image has long been placed in homes and temples as a quiet request for stability: enough to live well, enough to be generous, enough to weather uncertainty. The lotus throne beneath him signals that this abundance is meant to rise from a grounded, undefiled state of mind rather than restless grasping.
As a protector, Vaisravana's role extends beyond material fortune to guarding the space and the people within it. Hung in a home or meditation corner, this thangka becomes a daily reminder that courage, generosity, and groundedness tend to travel together — that true security is as much an inner posture as an outer circumstance.
Hung on a wall above an altar, in a reading nook, or wherever daily reflection happens, this thangka offers a moment of pause each time it catches the eye — an invitation to notice what abundance already exists and to move through the day with a little more steadiness and gratitude.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Those seeking to invite prosperity, protection, and grounded abundance into their home or sacred space
- Purpose: Wall decor, meditation focal point, home altar centerpiece, meaningful gift
- Suggested Mantra: I welcome abundance with an open heart
- Intention: Abundance, Protection, Gratitude, Courage
Questions & Guidance
Who is Vaisravana?
Vaisravana is one of the Four Heavenly Kings in Tibetan Buddhism, honored as a god of wealth and the guardian protector of the North, often shown holding a mongoose that releases jewels.
What size is this thangka?
The full banner measures about 16 inches across and 24 inches long, with the framed painted image measuring approximately 8 by 10 inches.
How should I display this thangka?
It's designed to be hung on a wall using the wooden dowel at the top, making it well suited for an altar space, meditation room, or any wall where you'd like a meaningful focal point.
Will my thangka look exactly like the picture?
Each thangka is hand-painted and hand-sewn in Nepal, so subtle differences in color, fabric pattern, and brushwork are normal and are part of its handmade character.
How do I care for a fabric thangka?
Simply dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and humidity to help the colors and fabric last.
