Thangka Painting

Thangka is a unique art form that belongs to Tibetan culture. In Tibetan the word 'than' means Flat and the suffix 'ka' stands for Painting. The Thangka is thus a kind of painting done on flat surface but which can be rolled up when not required for display. The most common shape of a Thangka is the upright rectangular form. Thangkas are used by the Tibetan Practitioners to help them develop a close relationship through meditation with their deity. The process of Thangka painting assists the mediator in focusing and clearly visualizing particular images. Video credits: Saumya and Anwita from IICD