Product Overview
This double-sided Thangka pendant features Green Tara, the embodiment of enlightened compassion and swift action, together with Mahakala, one of the most important Dharma protectors in Tibetan Buddhism.
Entirely hand-painted on both sides with 18K gold and crafted in the Rebgong (Regong) artistic tradition, this pendant brings together gentleness and strength, compassion and protection. Encased in a traditional 18K gold Gau box with sapphire crystal on both sides, it is designed for personal devotion, travel, and long-term preservation.
Green Tara — Compassion, Wisdom & Vitality
Green Tara is revered as an emanation of Avalokiteshvara’s compassion and wisdom. As a female yidam, she is especially associated with:
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Protection of women and children
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Health, vitality, and emotional balance
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Swift assistance in times of difficulty
Her green form symbolizes life force, renewal, and enlightened activity, and she is regarded as the principal figure among the Twenty-One Taras, widely venerated across all Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Mahakala — Fierce Protection & Removal of Obstacles
Mahakala is one of the most important protector deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Originating from ancient Indian warrior deities and later fully integrated into Buddhist practice, Mahakala represents:
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The destruction of ignorance, obstacles, and inner afflictions
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The protection of the Dharma and sincere practitioners
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Associations with wealth preservation, stability, and protection from misfortune
Mahakala is considered a wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara himself, embodying fierce compassion—powerful, uncompromising, yet ultimately protective.
Among his many forms, the Six-Armed Mahakala is regarded as the most complete, typically depicted in deep blue with multiple ritual implements, symbolizing his all-encompassing protective power.
The Meaning of Their Union in Tibetan Buddhist Art
In Tibetan Buddhist art and practice, Green Tara and Mahakala frequently appear together within the same Thangka or sculptural arrangement. Their pairing expresses a core Buddhist principle:
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Green Tara represents compassion, wisdom, and nurturing guidance
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Mahakala represents protection, discipline, and the removal of obstacles
Together, they symbolize the harmonious unity of compassion and protection, wisdom and strength. In traditional compositions, protector deities such as Mahakala often appear surrounding or supporting the main deity, emphasizing that spiritual progress requires both compassionate intention and steadfast protection along the path.
Artistic Style & Origin
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Origin: Rebgong (Amdo / Regong Art region)
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Style: Traditional Tibetan Thangka
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Technique: Full-detail hand painting (no printing)
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Finish: Double-sided 18K gold painting
Rebgong Thangka is renowned for its disciplined line work, complex iconography, and temple-level craftsmanship.
Materials & Craftsmanship
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Painting: 18K gold, fully hand-painted on both sides
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Box: Traditional Tibetan 18K gold Gau amulet box
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Cover: Double-sided sapphire crystal, high clarity and scratch-resistant
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Craft: Rebgong full-detail handwork
Usage & Placement
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Personal devotional pendant
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Travel or portable Thangka
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Meditation or daily spiritual practice
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Meaningful gift symbolizing compassion and protection
Size & Details
What You Will Receive
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One double-sided Green Tara & Mahakala Thangka pendant
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Integrated 18K gold Gau box
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Double-sided sapphire crystal protection
Cultural Note
This Thangka pendant is a religious and cultural artwork, created according to traditional Tibetan iconographic principles. It is intended for spiritual appreciation, personal devotion, and artistic collection, rather than as a guarantee of specific outcomes.