Mural painting of Khandro Mandarava in Tshuklakhang Temple.
Mandarava was the daughter of the King and Queen of Zahor, an Indian kingdom located in present day Himachal Pradesh, India. She became a close disciple and consort of Guru Rinpoche while he stayed in Zahor prior to coming to Bhutan and Tibet. In time, she became a fully realized spiritual adept and great teacher. As in this photo, she is traditionally depicted to Guru Rinpoche's right side.
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