Pancharaksha Mandala – the "Five Protectresses"
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Aisle
Orientation 3
Wall object 8
ABP 001
Code: ABP 001
Country: Tibet (south)
Style:
Date: 1400 - 1500
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 45 x 52
Materials: Glue distemper on cotton
Mandala of the Pancaraksha - the “Five Protectresses”
Especially popular with the Sakya tradition
The Pancaraksha or “Five Protectresses” consist of Mahamantranusarini - “Conforming to Mantra”, Mahamayuri - “Great Peacock Lady”; Mahapratisara - “Great Follower”, Mahasahasrapramardani - “Destroyer of Thousandfold Worldsystems”, and Mahasitavati - “Lady of Cool Grove”.
Especially popular with the Sakya tradition
The Pancaraksha or “Five Protectresses” consist of Mahamantranusarini - “Conforming to Mantra”, Mahamayuri - “Great Peacock Lady”; Mahapratisara - “Great Follower”, Mahasahasrapramardani - “Destroyer of Thousandfold Worldsystems”, and Mahasitavati - “Lady of Cool Grove”.