ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Simhamukha

Okay, here we go! Simhamukha is a very special thing! It's actually a Tibetan Buddhist deity. But don't worry, a deity is just like a special god that people believe can help them do good things and feel better.

Now, Simhamukha is a lady who has a lion's head and a lady's body. Lions are big and strong animals with sharp teeth and claws, so people think that having a lion's head makes Simhamukha very powerful and brave. But don't worry, she's not scary, she's actually very nice and helpful!

People who believe in Simhamukha say that she can help them overcome things that scare them or make them feel bad, like fear or sickness or bad luck. They think that Simhamukha can protect them from things that might hurt them, like how a mama lion protects her cubs from danger.

To ask for Simhamukha's help, some people chant special words and make special offerings like flowers and incense. They might also have a picture or statue of Simhamukha in their home or at their temple.

So that's Simhamukha! A very special lady with a lion's head who people believe can help them be strong and brave and overcome their fears.