This is an original hand painted Vajrapani old Oil Varnished Tibetan Thangka painting. Vajrapa? I is one of the earliest-appearing bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. He is the protector and guide of Gautama Buddha. Vajrapani is also called Chana Dorji and Chador and represented in Buddhist iconography as one of the earliest three protective deities or bodhisattvas surrounding the Buddha. Each of them symbolizes one of the Buddha’s virtues: Manjushri manifests all the Buddhas’ wisdom, Avalokitesvara manifests all the Buddhas’ immense compassion, and Vajrapani protects Buddha and manifests all the Buddhas’ power as well as the power of all five tathagatas (Buddhahood of the rank of Buddha). In Tibetan Buddhism and in Pure Land Buddhism he is known as Mahasthamaprapta and forms a triad with Amitabha and Avalokitesvara. Manifestations of Vajrapani can also be found in many Buddhist temples in China, Taiwan and Japan as Dharma protectors guarding monastery and temple gates. Vajrapani is also associated with Acala, where he is serenaded as the holder of the vajra. Size of the Painting: 14.5-inches x 20-inches (37 cm x 51 cm)- Excluding Outer border. Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas. Color: Water/ Stone/ Gold. Please take note of the following. Color Variance: Please be aware that the actual color of the paintings may exhibit slight variations due to the light conditions during photo shooting and the resolution of computer screens. In-Person Brilliance: The visual impact of the paintings is more captivating when experienced in person, surpassing the representation captured in photographs. Size Clarification: Please note that the size of the painting mentioned does not account for the outer border, contributing to a nuanced and visually dynamic presentation.