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.

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.