Golden Ekajati Statue: The One-Eyed Mahakala
This Ekajati Statue: The One-Eyed Mahakala stands 7.5 inches tall with a 5.1-inch base and weighs 1.05 kg. Crafted from a copper body and richly adorned with 24K gold gilding along with detailed gold and acrylic paintings, the statue exudes a fierce and protective energy. Ekajati, known as the one-eyed Mahakala, is a powerful wrathful deity revered for her role as a guardian of secret tantric teachings. Her singular eye symbolizes focused wisdom and unwavering vigilance. This compact yet striking statue is expertly made by skilled Nepali artisans, making it a meaningful addition to meditation spaces, altars, or collections seeking spiritual protection and the removal of obstacles on the path to enlightenment.
Ekajati is depicted with a single eye, wearing a five-skull crown symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom, and a skull necklace representing impermanence and the transcendence of ego. She holds a subdued enemy in her right hand and the enemy’s heart in her left arm, illustrating her power to overcome obstacles both external and internal. Surrounded by a radiant halo that signifies her enlightened energy, she sits upon a sun disc base, which symbolizes purity and spiritual illumination. Her fierce expression embodies compassionate wrath, reflecting her role as a protector of secret teachings and remover of hindrances on the path to enlightenment.
Size: 7.5”/19cm (Height) x 5.1”/13cm (Base)
Weight: 1.05 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Ekajati is a fierce and powerful protector goddess in Vajrayana Buddhism, especially revered in the Nyingma and Dzogchen traditions. Known as the “One-Plaited Mother,” she is uniquely recognized for her singular features—having only one eye, one breast, and one braid of hair—which symbolize her intense focus and unwavering dedication to safeguarding the Dharma. Ekajati serves as a guardian of secret mantras and tantric teachings, using her wrathful energy to remove obstacles, destroy ignorance, and protect practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Despite her fierce appearance, her wrath is compassionate, aimed at preserving the purity of spiritual practice and ensuring the transmission of sacred knowledge. She is often invoked in esoteric rituals for protection, secrecy, and the strengthening of spiritual resolve.
