Deity: Yellow Jambhala (黄财神) and Vasudhara / Wealth Mother (财源天母) – Jambhala is one of the five wealth deities; Vasudhara governs worldly wealth and is the mother of the five wealth deities. Together invoked for wealth, merit, and abundance.
Art School: Nepal Style (尼泊尔系列) – A Nepali Thangka tradition with vibrant colour and clear deity iconography.
Origin: Nepal (Authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Color stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Premium Double-Sided Titanium Steel Case (双面珠宝钛钢壳, 保色持久). Rope/beads not included.
I. Cultural Context: Yellow Jambhala (黄财神) and Vasudhara (财源天母), the Wealth Mother, are invoked together for the fullness of wealth and merit. Jambhala is one of the five wealth deities, upholding the Dharma and presiding over wealth (守持佛法,掌管财富之主); Vasudhara governs worldly wealth and is regarded as the mother of the five wealth deities. Practitioners invoke them for "wealth, merit, and abundance" (增长福德、寿命、智能、物质及精神上之受用) and for "worldly wealth" (掌世间之财富). This Nepal Thangka pendant serves as a portable shrine, allowing the wearer to carry the combined blessings of Wealth Deity and Wealth Mother close to the body in daily life.
II. Visual Analysis: The Richness of Nepal Dual Jambhala and Vasudhara. This Nepal masterpiece showcases the school's distinctive aesthetic: vibrant colour applied with clarity and depth, and dual-deity iconography rendered with precision. Yellow Jambhala is typically depicted with yellow complexion, mongoose, and jewel; Vasudhara with serene posture and wealth attributes. The use of natural mineral pigments ensures that the intensity of colour and the legibility of each symbolic detail remain stable over time. Traditional Nepali craftsmanship follows lineage conventions, making the piece both an object of devotion and a collectible work of Tibetan Buddhist art.
III. Artistic Alchemy: The Eternal Glow of Minerals. Painted by lineage-trained artists in Nepal, this Thangka is executed entirely with Natural Mineral Pigments—crushed malachite, azurite, cinnabar, and pure gold—bound with traditional mediums. These materials are resistant to oxidation and UV light, offering colour stability for well over a hundred years when cared for properly. Mounted in a premium double-sided titanium steel case (双面珠宝钛钢壳), the painting is protected from moisture and impact. The result is a piece that is both "collectible and inheritable" (可传承, 可收藏)—suitable for personal practice, gifting, or long-term preservation as sacred art.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Wealth and Merit. Wearing or keeping a Dual Jambhala and Vasudhara Nepal Thangka pendant is understood to support wealth, merit, abundance, and protection of property. Practitioners turn to this dual form for the combined blessings of the wealth deity and the wealth mother. As a portable sacred image, the pendant allows one to align with these energies throughout the day—fostering a continuous connection to wealth and merit.
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