Sacred Cosmological Diagram – Nepal / Himalayan Region, dated Samvat 1990 (ca. 1933–34) - Handmade mulberry (lokta) paper with a coarse fiber; natural black and red ink. - Scuola Śākta-Śaiva - India - Traditional / Himalayan ritual / Tantric-esoteric / Co

This sacred cosmological diagram from the Himalayan region, specifically Nepal, dated around Samvat 1990 (1933–34), is a fascinating example of traditional spiritual art. Handmade on mulberry or lokta paper, noted for its coarse fibers, the artwork employs natural black and red inks, a typical color scheme in tantric and esoteric Hindu traditions. Affiliated with the Śākta-Śaiva school, which worships the divine feminine and Lord Shiva, such diagrams serve as spiritual maps or yantras used in rituals and meditation, embodying complex cosmological and metaphysical concepts. These diagrams are valued for their religious significance and the artisanal skill involved in handcrafting them using traditional Himalayan techniques.