
This thangka depicts Ushnishavijaya, known in Tibetan as Namgyalma, the deity of longevity, purification, and victory over death. She embodies the power to remove life-obstacles, purify negative karma, and extend lifespan, making her one of the most important long-life deities in Tibetan Buddhism.
At the center appears Namgyalma as the principal figure, surrounded by 107 identical manifestations of Ushnishavijaya, all depicted in the same posture and holding the same attributes. This repetition symbolizes the multiplication of blessings, complete purification of body, speech, and mind, and the accumulation of vast merit and life force.
The 108 Namgyalma forms represent the exhaustion of karmic obscurations, protection from untimely death, and the stabilization of health and vitality. Such thangkas are traditionally used for long-life practices, healing rituals, and prayers for overcoming obstacles, especially during times of illness or life challenges.
A 108 Ushnishavijaya (Namgyalma) thangka serves as a powerful visual support for longevity and purification practices, helping practitioners cultivate clarity, stability, and the conditions necessary for sustained Dharma practice.