Description
Six-Armed Mahakala: Fierce Protector, Illuminated by Divine Gold
This formidable six armed mahakala 24k gold glided statue, a potent guardian of the Dharma. Standing at 36.5cm tall, this detailed sculpture embodies fierce protection and unwavering commitment. Its substantial copper body, weighing 4.33 kg, is meticulously hand-gilded in radiant 24K gold, exuding an aura of sacred power and spiritual authority.
The iconography of Six-Armed Mahakala symbolizes the swift removal of obstacles and the protection of practitioners on their spiritual path. His various implements represent the cutting through of ignorance, attachment, and aversion, while his fierce expression is directed solely at negative forces, not at beings. This statue serves as a powerful reminder of inner strength and the profound wisdom that overcomes all challenges.
Size: 14.37”/36.5cm (Height) x 10.24”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 4.33 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Mahakala is a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, whose fierce form serves to protect Buddhist teachings and practitioners from obstacles and negative influences. He is revered across various traditions of Tibetan Buddhism as a Dharma Protector, embodying the swift and powerful destruction of hindrances to spiritual progress and enlightenment.