Thangka of Mahasiddha Avadhutipa

The central figure, Avadhutipa, has light skin, long dark hair tied in a crown, and wears minimal jewelry and a light red scarf across his torso. He sits in a cross-legged position on a lotus throne, holding a white bowl in his lap. Behind him is a large, ornate throne back with a green halo and red border. He is surrounded by a periphery of smaller seated figures, including various monks in red robes and deities, arranged in a rectangular grid against a blue background. The bottom border features white snow lions flanking a central floral motif.

Avadhutipa is one of the 84 Mahasiddhas of the Indian Vajrayana tradition, known for the 'avadhuta' style of living—transcending social conventions. This thangka belongs to the Tibetan Ngor monastery tradition, characterized by precise lineage painting and the inclusion of specific panditas and yogis in the surrounding register.