Initiation Card depicting Mahakala and his Consort (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
Gurus generally use these "tsakalis", small cards with images of the gods, for meditation during initiation ceremonies, since it would be inconvenient for a spiritual master to carry large thankas around with him. (Dye, "Mystic Visions" label, 7/92)
Purchased with funds provided by Mimi and Perk Wilson
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