Assam and Kerala are known for tea and spices. Sikkim and Ladakh have Thangka paintings. India’s diversity doesn’t just lie in its languages, cuisine, and festivals — it’s also etched into ...

as well as an 1800s silk brocade thangka depicting Tara, a female Buddha. “She tends to be someone that you pray to for sort of worldly worries, long life, health,” Cummins said. Being among ...

Though more widely associated with Tibetan Buddhism, Thangka paintings are also deeply rooted in Arunachal Pradesh (especially among the Monpa) and parts of Sikkim. These paintings are done on ...

India is home to serene Buddhist monasteries that captivate with their ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and peaceful atmospheres. From the Himalayas to the south, these 11 monasteries ...

The display also includes a thangka and ritual instruments once owned by the Panchen Lama—objects that hold deep cultural and religious significance. In the shrine room, an immersive ...

It’s not all nature in Arunachal Pradesh. Nestled amidst the picture-perfect environs are monasteries with stunning architecture, Thangka paintings, and wall murals depicting the Buddhist ...

Shree Gopal Shrestha, who runs a thangka-making company in Nepal, said he has visited China frequently to attend promotion exhibitions, mostly held in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing. Shrestha ...

Thangka, once called "Oriental Oil Painting" in the West, has been passed down on Tibet's snowy plateau for more than 1,000 years. This art form, focuses on drawing scenes within square inches.

Thangka, a Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton or silk appliqué, is the treasure in traditional Chinese art. It usually depicts Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. In 2006, thangka was among the first ...

Chinese duo Keimfleck operates at the intersection of material research and socio-cultural memory. And it’s now dropped an unconventional accessories collection featuring origami and metal.