Symbols of Altar Thangka

The symbolism of the Altar City Thangka includes: stability and solidity, protection and shelter, beauty and good fortune, harvest and abundance, cultural heritage and spiritual cohesion.

1, stability and solidity: the altar motif symbolizes stability and solidity, implying peace and tranquility. The altar city has a clear boundary and enclosing structure, symbolizing solid defense and guardianship, making people feel safe and serene.

2. Blessing and Shelter: The altar city is regarded as a sacred refuge and shelter, with the symbolism of blessing. It can symbolize the protection and blessing of deities, gods and buddhas or ancestors, providing shelter and blessings to people.

3, beautiful and auspicious: altar motifs in the design often use a variety of auspicious pattern elements, such as dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, cloud patterns, longevity characters and so on. These pattern elements signify good and auspicious, bringing good luck and blessings to people.

4, harvest and abundance: altar motifs are often used in the harvest of farmland, fruits and other pattern elements, implying a good harvest and abundance. It symbolizes material and spiritual abundance, and people hope to pray for a good harvest and prosperity through the altar motifs in architecture and decoration.

5, cultural heritage and spiritual cohesion: as one of the important patterns of traditional Chinese culture, the altar motif has rich historical and cultural connotations. It represents the essence of ancient architectural art and cultural traditions, through the inheritance and use of altar motifs, people can cohesion *** with the cultural identity and spiritual ties.