Fierce Golden Sakya Mahakala Statue | Himalayan Artwork
This fierce Golden Sakya Mahakala statue, also known as Sakya Mahakala, measures 8.1”/20.5cm in height and 6.5”/16.5cm at the base, with a weight of 1.16 kg. Made from copper with 24K gold gilding and featuring detailed gold and acrylic paintings, this piece embodies traditional artistry. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it brings a protective presence to altars, meditation areas, or spiritual collections.
Sakya Mahakala, the fierce protector emanation of Avalokiteshvara, embodies wrathful compassion that removes obstacles and destroys inner and outer negativity. He is depicted with a wrathful expression and a prominent third eye on his forehead, symbolizing his transcendent awareness and ability to perceive the truth beyond illusion. Behind his head radiates a golden halo, enhancing his divine and powerful presence. He wears a five-skull crown, representing the transformation of the five poisons into the five wisdoms. His body is adorned with writhing serpents, symbolizing control over fear and death. Seated firmly upon a sun disc atop a lotus base, he represents the dynamic union of wisdom and compassion grounded in purity. Sakya Mahakala holds a ritual staff (khatvanga) with both hands, reinforcing his fierce spiritual authority. Individually, he also brandishes a kartika (ritual flaying knife) in his right hand, cutting through delusion, and a kapala (skull cup) in his left, signifying the consumption of negativities and offerings to enlightened forces. This iconography reflects his role as a powerful dharmapala, protector of the Dharma and fierce guardian of spiritual practitioners.
Size: 8.1”/20.5cm (Height) x 6.5”/16.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.16 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Sakya Mahakala serves as a powerful protector within Tibetan Buddhism, embodying wrathful compassion to shield the Dharma and its practitioners. His primary role is to guard the teachings and ensure their preservation, acting as a fierce guardian who removes obstacles, both internal, such as ignorance and delusion, and external, such as negative influences or disturbances. Though his appearance is fearsome, it reflects the intensity of compassionate action required to overcome deep-rooted challenges on the spiritual path. He is especially revered in monastic settings, where he protects sacred spaces and helps stabilize conditions necessary for focused practice, spiritual development, and the flourishing of the Buddhist tradition.
