5616 x 3744 px | 47,5 x 31,7 cm | 18,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
22. Juni 2013
Ort:
Thiksey Monastery, Leh, Ladakh, India
Weitere Informationen:
This vividly adorned figure—round-faced, smiling, and adorned with stylised flowers—is likely a gandharva or celestial musician, one of the joyful beings who populate Buddhist paradise realms. These beings often appear in murals as part of the retinue of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, celebrating enlightenment through music and dance. The stylistic rendering here—with exaggerated proportions and lively charm—reflects Himalayan aesthetic sensibilities where divinity is conveyed not just through majesty, but through joy. This figure’s unburdened expression and ornate styling embody the liberated bliss of awakened realms, reminding viewers that the Buddhist path is not only about renunciation, but also about the cultivation of joy, beauty, and spiritual celebration.
