A thangka is a painting on cotton or silk, usually pictures of Buddhist deity, nature and mandala. The popularity of the thangka is getting higher because of Buddha teachings as well Tibetan and Nepalese devotion for art itself. Generally, thangkas last for a very long time and retain much of their lusture, but because of their delicate nature. Thangkas have developed in the northern Himalayan regions among the lama's. History of thangka began in the 11th century when Buddhist and Hindus began to make illustration of their deities.

 

Amitabha is the most ancient Buddhas among the Dhyani Buddhas. He said to reside in the Sukhabati heaven in peaceful meditation. He is of red color originating from the red syllable HRIH. He represents cosmic element of sanjha (name). His vehicle is peacock. He exhibits Samadhi Mudra with his two palms folded face up one on top of the other lying on his lap. He has a lotus as his sign. When represented on the stupa, he always faces the west. He is worshiped thinking that one can have salvation, Sometimes holding a Patra on the some posture. His female is Pandara. Amitabha denotes"Boundless light" or Incomprehensible.