In Himalchal Pradesh, there are many places which have a huge collection of scriptures of religion, manuscripts and paintings which is called as Thangkas and those places are Lahaul, Kinnaur and Spiti. This name was given to the paintings of cloth to which people believe the eye of evil. It is displayed to prevent diseases, depression and maleficent influences. The Thangkas, form of painting was brought to these places through the missionaries of Buddhist from the Indian plain, Tibet, Kashmir and neighbor countries. They are hung Inside the temple; it indicates that travelers carried and rolled it, to offer security from eveil spirits or it was used by the poets or folk signer to explain the episodes. This form of painting is a very general feature of lamasery and it is found in ample at the Ki monastery.

This painting is a traditional scroll drawing which is drawn on the fabric or cloth with a fabulous combination of geometric design and pattern which is known as Mandalas and it is purely a traditional art. The painting Mandalas are a popular symbol which displays the sharp geometric pattern and structure in the order of galaxy. These Thangkas painting of Buddhist religion showcase the Jataka tales which describe the past live events of the Buddha. Thangkas paintings of Buddha portrays the Bodhisattvas and other devotees with a nice procession. In the other patterns of painting the deities dominate the whole composition and it also displays the heaven with their choir. The important factors about this paradise are described in the literature which is dedicated to them. To create this painting the artisans first has to take training in the monasteries, during training; they try copy the famous and known pictures or images, scenes of the God and deities on the cloth.

The craftsmen display the scene of the ancient time and History so that time they have to portray the skeletons, ejecting blood, several mutilation and dead creatures. Tantric Thangkas painting, is a type of Thangkas painting that portrays the pictures of demons, Siddhas, yoginis, gods, apsaras and goddesses. Thangkas painting has materials to create the painting; generally artisans use silk or woolen cotton cloth or fabric for the essential subjects. This painting requires much time because it is a little lengthy procedure. For painting first of all they stretch the fabric on the frame of wood, talcum powder, thin coat, animal glue all these things are spread on the surface to get the texture and to block the left holes. When the paste dries, the craftsman start rubbing the cloth and makes the surface of the cloth smooth. Then he draws the outline of the figure and also the subject is  sketched by using the charcoal on the cloth. He starts drawing from the central object so that he can create the composition of painting. Then after he paints the drawing; through many bright colors with the help of a brush. The largely used color in the painting is gold, it use to outline the ornaments and the garments of the deities. The color scheme of these Thangkas painting is very impressive and attractive which represent the God and the deity. To display the terrific aspects, craftsman use  blue and dark red  color.