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Handcrafted Four Armed Mahakala Statue: Unwavering Guardian of Dharma
Four-Armed Mahakala sacred rupa embodies the fierce compassion, unwavering protection, and enlightened power of one of Tibetan Buddhism's foremost Dharma protectors. This magnificent sculpture is meticulously handcrafted in Nepal, standing 32.5cm (12.8 inches) tall with a 29cm (11.4 inches) base and weighing 5.76kg, offering a commanding and stable presence for Buddhist altars, meditation spaces, temples, or sacred spiritual collections. Expertly formed from a solid copper body, it is beautifully finished with intricate gold and acrylic painting, showcasing the exceptional artistry of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship. The powerful expression of Four-Armed Mahakala symbolizes his relentless commitment to removing obstacles, dispelling negativity, and safeguarding the Dharma, bringing strength, protection, and spiritual confidence into any sacred environment.
Four-Armed Mahakala is traditionally depicted in a dynamic standing posture upon a lotus pedestal, surrounded by blazing flames that symbolize the transformative power of enlightened wisdom. His four arms each hold sacred ritual implements: the principal right hand wields a curved flaying knife (kartika) to sever ignorance and attachment, while the principal left hand holds a skull cup (kapala) filled with the nectar of transformed negativities. His remaining hands carry a rosary (mala), symbolizing continuous enlightened activity, and a trident (trishula), representing the conquest of the three poisons of ignorance, attachment, and aversion. He wears a crown of five skulls, a garland of freshly severed heads, bone ornaments, and a tiger-skin garment, signifying mastery over ego and worldly afflictions. His fierce expression, bulging eyes, bared fangs, and flowing hair embody wrathful compassion dedicated to protecting practitioners and preserving the Buddhist teachings. The intricate gold and acrylic painting highlights every finely sculpted detail, enhancing the statue's sacred iconography and powerful Himalayan artistry.
Size: 12.8″/32.5cm (Height) x 11.4″/29cm (Base)
Weight: 5.76 kg
Material: Copper Body , Gold and Acrylic Painting
Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, or sometimes Akshobhya Buddha. He is a prominent Dharma protector (Dharmapala) revered across all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. His role is to guard the Buddhist teachings and practitioners from defilements and obstacles, ensuring the path to enlightenment remains clear.