Handmade Sakya Mahakala Statue: Protector of Wisdom | Powerful Spiritual Icon
This is a handmade statue of Sakya Mahakala, the powerful protector of wisdom, standing at 12”/30.5cm (Height) and 9.1”/23cm (Base). This statue is made up of a copper body with 24k gold gilding and beautiful acrylic paintings. Designed by talented Nepalese artisans, this detailed sculpture is ideal for altars, meditation areas, or as a meaningful decor item for individuals seeking awareness in their daily lives.
Shakya Mahakala is depicted in a fierce and wrathful form, symbolizing his role as a powerful protector of the Dharma. His dark body radiates strength, and his face shows a fierce expression with bared fangs and glaring eyes to subdue obstacles and negative forces. He is adorned with bone ornaments, a crown of skulls, and a garland of severed heads, signifying the transformation of ignorance and attachment. In his hands, he holds powerful ritual implements, such as a curved knife and skull cup, representing the cutting of delusion and the offering of compassion. He stands upon a lotus base and sun disc, trampling down obstacles, while surrounded by flames of wisdom fire that burn away hindrances. This wrathful yet compassionate form reflects his purpose as a guardian of practitioners and a remover of spiritual and worldly obstacles.
Size: 12”/30.5cm (Height) x 9.1”/23cm (Base)
Weight: 3.12 kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Sakya Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion, and is particularly venerated in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. He embodies the fierce compassion necessary to eliminate obstacles, destroy inner negativities, and protect practitioners on their spiritual path. Despite his intimidating appearance, he is a benevolent force that aids in the swift realization of enlightenment by removing any hindrances. His wrathful form is a compassionate strategy to address the suffering of sentient beings effectively.
