Lhamo Chundi Thangka – Eighteen-Armed Cundī Devi – Menri Style
Radiance of the Supreme Mother
This hand-painted Buddhist art depicts the eighteen-armed deity Lhamo Chundi. Pure mineral pigments illuminate her white form against lapis blue.
The Lhamo Chundi Thangka portrays the Mother of Seventy Million Buddhas. Her eighteen arms manifest wisdom to purify all karmic obscurations.
Artwork Specifications
Master artists in Nepal crafted this traditional Himalayan art on canvas.
Dimensions: 75 cm Height × 50 cm Width
Materials: Natural Stone Pigments with 24K Gold on Cotton Canvas
Origin: Kathmandu, Nepal
Artistic Style: Menri Style Tibetan
Background: Celestial Sky
Type: Original Hand-Painted Artwork
Composition: Single Deity
Consecration: Consecration Available Upon Request
Lineage of Cundī Devi
Cundī Devi originated in ancient Indian Mahayana dharani sutras. Her practice spread across Tibet as a powerful protective deity.
Iconographic manuals prescribe eighteen arms carrying symbolic ritual implements. Her lotus seat rises from ocean waters supported by nagas.
Lhamo Chundi Thangka Iconography
Lhamo Chundi - Central Deity
Lhamo Chundi sits in vajraparyaṅka upon a pink lotus throne. Her white body displays three peaceful eyes and golden jewels.
Primary hands form añjali mudra at her chest.
Lower hands hold a vase in dhyāna mudra.
Right hands hold a sword, rosary, fruit, and vajra.
Left hands hold a banner, lotus, lasso, and wheel.
Cosmic Ocean and Sky
Golden ashtamangala motifs and flowers adorn the blue background sky. Three flaming norbu jewels rest above her golden aureole.
Swirling ocean waves frame the lower throne stem. Red and green dragon-like nagas emerge from the water.
Iconometry and Execution
The artist followed strict nava tāla iconometric proportions. Fine 24K gold detailing accentuates her radiant halo rays.
Sacred Space and Practice
Display this Nepali thangka painting in a quiet space. Keep the canvas away from sunlight and excessive moisture.
Recite her mantra: Oṃ Cale Cule Cundī Svāhā. This formula purifies negativity and expands altruistic intention. May Lhamo Chundi bestow wisdom and peace upon all.