A Thangka of the King Shambhala, Lineage Gelug Order.Tibet, circa 16th - 17th centuryGround mineral pigment on Cotton, with a traditional blue silk border64.75 cm x 43.18 cmShambhala is a hidden kingdom of the North, Buddhist Pureland, Realm of Kuilika Kings Guardians of the Kalachakra cycle of Tantras. His appearance, gazing on his very powerful appearance, the right hand is held upraised in the mudra (Gesture) of teaching. The left hand holds a Dharma text in Folia Style respectfully grasped with a scarf. The head is adorned with a gold crown, gold earrings and his black hair is wrapped in topknots.Wearing a long flowing silk brocade of various colors- green and orange, he sits atop an ornate throne in a spacious palace. The figure of an elder sits above on the upper floor. At the lower left above are white billowing clouds and snow Mountains; on the right above is Heruka Kalachakra Deity and on the left is another Dharma King in the Palace . The right hand is holding aloft a spear and Banner below down is his all worries around.Himalayan Art Resources Item No 7558