Description
Mahakala Bernagchen Statue for Protection
This Mahakala Bernakchen statue stands at 22cm in height with a 17cm wide base and weighs 1.71kg, offering a balanced and substantial presence suitable for personal altars and dedicated meditation spaces. Expertly handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, the sculpture is cast in copper and finished using traditional Himalayan metalworking techniques, reflecting careful attention to proportion, surface detailing, and durability.
Mahakala Bernakchen is portrayed in his fierce, wrathful form as a powerful Dharma protector. In his right hand, he holds a kartika (ritual curved knife), symbolizing the cutting through of ego, ignorance, and negative forces. His left hand holds a skull cup, representing the transformation of worldly attachments into enlightened awareness. His dynamic posture and intense expression emphasize his relentless commitment to safeguarding the teachings and practitioners of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Size: 8.7”/22cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 1.71 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
As the principal protector of the Karma Kagyu tradition, Mahakala Bernakchen embodies enlightened wrath—compassion expressed through decisive action. This statue serves as a reminder of unwavering protection, inner discipline, and the removal of obstacles on the spiritual path. Placed in a sacred space, it is believed to inspire courage, stability, and focused commitment to Dharma practice.