Copper Mahakala Bernagchen Statue: Dharma Protector
This Copper Mahakala Bernagchen statue stands at 12.8”/32.5cm in height and 10.4”/26.5cm at the base, with a weight of 5.15 kg. Crafted from a copper body, it is richly gilded in 24K gold and adorned with intricate gold and acrylic paintings, along with embedded gemstones. This powerful representation of Mahakala Bernagchen serves as a fierce dharma protector, ideal for enhancing spiritual sanctuaries or meditation spaces.
Mahakala Bernagchen is depicted with his right hand holding a kartikya (ritual flaying knife), symbolizing the cutting through of obstacles and negativities. In his left hand, he has a skull cup, representing the transformation of impure elements into wisdom. His body is adorned with serpents, signifying powerful protection and control over harmful forces. He stands firmly, stepping on two beings, symbolizing the subjugation of ego and ignorance. Adorned with a five-skull crown, he embodies the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom. The statue rests upon a sun disc lotus base, symbolizing radiant purity and enlightened energy.
Size: 12.8”/32.5cm (Height) x 10.4”/26.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.15 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Mahakala Bernagchen is a fierce form of Mahakala, one of the most important wrathful deities in Tibetan Buddhism. Known as a powerful Dharma protector, Bernagchen embodies the energy that removes obstacles, destroys negative forces, and safeguards the teachings of the Buddha. This deity is often invoked to protect practitioners from harm, dispel ignorance, and support the path to enlightenment.
