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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags

by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University

Yamantaka (Sanscrit) / Yamandag (Mongolian)
Mongolian
6 x 5.5 cm
Painted on Cloth
Mid-19th To Early 20th Century

Yamantaka is in yabyum union with Vajravetali, a name that is said to mean Vajra Zombie or Vajra Ghoul. They stand upon a host of humans, animals, birds and Hindu deities. Each of the hands holds a different symbol or weapon.


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