Handcrafted Six-Armed Mahakala Statue | Fierce Guardian of Dharma
Six-Armed Mahakala emerges as a formidable protector, embodying wrathful compassion and unwavering spiritual strength. Standing 35.5 cm (14”) tall on a 26 cm (10.2”) base and weighing 2.69 kg, this meticulously handcrafted statue is formed from a solid copper body. Adorned with 24K gold gilding and intricate acrylic paintings, every detail of Mahakala’s fierce expression and dynamic posture is highlighted, radiating intense protective energy. Perfect for altars, meditation spaces, or sacred collections, this Himalayan sculpture inspires courage, devotion, and mindful vigilance. A masterful example of Nepalese craftsmanship, it serves as a powerful focal point for spiritual practice and contemplation.
The Six-Armed Mahakala, a fierce Dharma Protector, is depicted with six arms, each representing one of the six paramitas: generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom. His wrathful expression, dynamic posture, and ritual implements—such as the sword, skull cup, and lasso—symbolize the powerful dispelling of obstacles, negativity, and delusion. Seated or standing upon a flaming lotus throne, adorned with flowing robes and jeweled ornaments, he embodies the unwavering commitment to the Dharma and the protection of practitioners on the spiritual path. This meditation statue inspires courage, fortitude, and the disciplined cultivation of wisdom and compassionate strength in the pursuit of enlightenment.
Size: 14”/35.5cm (Height) x 10.2”/26cm (Base)
Weight: 2.69 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Six-Armed Mahakala is a prominent Dharmapala, or Dharma Protector, in Tibetan Buddhism. He is revered as a powerful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, taking on a wrathful aspect to subdue negative forces and obstacles to enlightenment. His role is to defend Buddhist teachings and practitioners from all forms of harm and delusion, acting with swift and decisive action.