Dharmapala Thangka Center, Kathmandu

Dharmapala Thangka Center is situated on Durbar Marg, near the south gate of the Royal palace. This is not only a shop, but also a showroom where you can admire the thangkas being painted. Thangka is a Tibetan art form. A thangka is a colorful image covered with a silk fabric that depicts a Buddhist deity, or a scene from the life of Buddha.

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Sight Name: Dharmapala Thangka Center
Sight Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Sight Type: Shopping
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