Palden Lhamo: Protectress of the Dalai Lama
She is a wrathful female protector deity associated with learning, eloquent speech, and music and rides a mule. She protects Buddhist governments and strives for peace. She is known to bring divinitory powers. The Dalai Lama's oracle lake is named after her as she gave her spirit to the lake. Mural art from Dolma Lakhang.
