Hayagriva Thangka | Fierce Compassion and the Power to Overcome All Evil

Hayagriva, the Horse-Headed Deity, is one of the most powerful wrathful protectors in Tibetan Buddhism — a fierce embodiment of enlightened compassion. As a manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, he represents the energy that conquers disease, subdues demons, and destroys ignorance. His wrathful form symbolizes the unstoppable force of wisdom that protects all beings from suffering and fear.

In this thangka, Hayagriva appears with one head and four arms, his fiery hair crowned by three horse heads, radiating divine energy. His body blazes with vitality, adorned with serpents and sacred ornaments. In his hands, he wields ritual implements — a vajra, a dagger, a lotus branch, and a Garuda — each representing protection, purification, and unyielding wisdom. With one foot trampling a serpent of delusion, his stance conveys unstoppable power and the triumph of enlightened force over evil.

Hand-painted in Lhasa, Tibet, this thangka reflects the spiritual intensity and sacred discipline of traditional Tibetan art. Created using natural mineral pigments and gold accents, every line and shade channels the meditative devotion of the artist. The composition radiates power and vitality — each stroke invoking the living presence of Hayagriva’s fierce compassion.

Supervised by Lixindi, a national-level inheritor of Tibetan intangible cultural heritage, this work exemplifies both artistic mastery and spiritual depth. The thangka’s balance of wrath and compassion mirrors the core Vajrayana teaching: that fierce energy, when guided by wisdom, becomes the ultimate protector of enlightenment.

This thangka carries the blessing of Hayagriva — protection, healing, and unyielding courage. Ideal for meditation rooms, altars, or sacred spaces, it invokes fearless strength and purifying energy to support spiritual practice and inner transformation.

“Fierce compassion is the fire that burns away all fear.”
Invite the power of Hayagriva — a hand-painted thangka embodying protection, wisdom, and fearless awakening.

Specifications

Deity:Hayagriva

Size:4 cm*5 cm

Material:Fine Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Pigments

Origin:Lhasa, Tibet

Artist:Lixindi,Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Blessing:Consecration ceremony available upon request