Thangka painting style depicts ______ deity.

Buddhist

The correct answer is Option (2) - Buddhist

Thangka painting style depicts Buddhist deities. These intricate and vibrant paintings are a form of Tibetan Buddhist art and are commonly used for meditation, teaching, and as devotional objects in Buddhist practices. Thangkas often depict various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, deities, and scenes from Buddhist cosmology and teachings. They serve as visual aids for practitioners to deepen their understanding of Buddhist concepts and to facilitate spiritual contemplation and meditation.