Thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist paintings on cotton, silk, canvas, usually despiciting Buddhist deities, scene, or mandala. Thangkas are traditionally kept unframed and rolled up when not display, mounted on a textile backing somewhat in the style of Chinese scroll paintings. Thangka perform several different functions. Images of deities can be used as teaching tools when depicting the life (or lives) of the Buddha, describing historical events concerning important Lamas, or retelling myths associated with other deities. Devotional images act as the centerpiece during a ritual or ceremony and are often used as mediums through which one can offer prayers or make requests. Overall, and perhaps most importantly, religious art is used as a meditation tool to help bring one further down the path to enlightenment.

The lord of wealth and guardian of the Northern direction. According to the Hindu mythology, he is said to have performed austerities for a thousand years, in regard for which Brahma gave immortality and made him the god of wealth, guardian of all the treasures of the earth which he has to distribute according to the destiny of the receivers. Kubera's dwelling place was said to be on Alaka in the Himalayas, abounding in wealth and magnificent. Kubera is also worshiped by Buddhist.

A thangka is a painted banner which used to be hung in a monastery or family altar and carried by lamas in ceremonial processions. This thangka painting depicts the Kuber deity. Mostly, thangkas are used for depicting Buddhist deity, scene or mandala. Thangkas are a real beautiful art as they are used for decorative purposes too.