Palden Lhamo thangka painting is the artistic representation of Palden Lhamo, the wrathful form of Tara. Palden Lhamo is typically depicted as a blue-skinned woman with one face and two arms, riding a mule or a donkey, symbolizing her role as a guardian and defender of the Dharma.

She holds a skull cup filled with blood in her left hand and a lasso in her right hand, which she uses to capture and subdue negative influences and obstacles on the path to enlightenment. In one hand she holds a peacock feathered triple blade dagger, symbolizing the goddesses triumph over the three poisons.

She is also often shown standing on a prostrate figure in traditional thangka paintings, symbolizing her subjugation of the forces of evil. Palden Lhamo is considered a powerful and fierce protector deity, invoked to protect against negative influences and to destroy obstacles on the path to enlightenment.

Palden Lhamo thangka painting is used as a meditation aid by tantric practitioners and is considered the embodiment of the Buddha's power. In Tibetan Buddhism, Palden Lhamo is considered one of the eight main dharmapalas, or protectors of the teachings, along with Mahakala, Kalarupa, and others. Each of the eight protectors represents a different aspect of the teachings and are invoked in different rituals and practices. Palden Lhamo is particularly invoked for protection and purification, and her practice is said to be highly effective in removing obstacles and negative influences.