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The Nartang Gyatsa is a popular compendium of initiation and deity yoga practices. It is believed to be a compilation composed by Chim Namkha Drag (1210-1285) based on the common initiation practices taught by Jowo Atisha. Like the Bari Gyatsa of Bari Lotsawa Rinchen Drag, the Nartang Gyatsa appears to be a shortened and condensed version of the Sadhanamala, a text containing several hundred deity descriptions. Both the earlier Bari Gyatsa and the Nartang appear to be shortened versions with a hand picked selection of preferred deity practices.

There is an original version of the text by Chim Namkha Drag and then there are many edited versions with slight re-arrangements in the order of subjects and deities.

Jeff Watt 12-2013

Shakyamuni Buddha
with Sixteen Elders (Arhats)

Shakyamuni Buddha
with Sixteen Elders (Arhats)

Shakyamuni Buddha
with Sixteen Elders (Arhats)

Ushnishavijaya (Buddhist Deity)
(Single Aspect)

Ushnishavijaya (Buddhist Deity)
(Nine Deity Configuration)

Manjushri (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity)
White (Siddhaikavira)

Manjushri (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity)
Arapachana

Manjushri (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity)
Vadisimha

Pratisara (Buddhist Deity)
(Three Faces, Ten Hands)

Marichi (Buddhist Deity)
(1 face, 2 hands)

Maitreya (Bodhisattva & Buddhist Deity)
(3 faces, 4 hands)

Achala (Buddhist Deity)
White, Kneeling