{"product_id":"six-armed-mahakala-handmade-sculpture","title":"Six-Armed Mahakala Handmade Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSix-Armed Mahakala Handmade Sculpture: Protector of Dharma, Embodiment of Fierce Compassion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Six-Armed Mahakala Handmade Sculpture measures 48.8”\/124cm in height and 35.4”\/90cm at the base. Handcrafted from a copper body, this monumental Himalayan Buddhist sculpture is richly finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. Mahakala is portrayed in a powerful wrathful form with six dynamically extended arms, a fierce expression, bulging eyes, fangs, and a prominent third eye. His elaborate crown is adorned with skulls and jeweled ornaments, while intricate necklaces, armlets, bracelets, and flowing decorative elements cover his powerful form. Each ritual implement is carefully rendered, with fine carving visible across the face, ornaments, garments, sacred attributes, and elaborate lotus pedestal. The radiant gold gilding highlights the extensive sculptural detailing, while colorful acrylic painting and gemstone embellishments add richness and definition throughout the composition. The dramatic posture, expansive form, and extensive ornamentation give this large-scale sculpture a commanding sacred presence, making it especially suited for a prominent Buddhist shrine, monastery, meditation hall, Dharma center, or Vajrayana practice space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sacred representation portrays Six-Armed Mahakala, a powerful wrathful protector associated with the protection of the Dharma and the removal of obstacles to spiritual practice. His six arms represent the expansive reach of enlightened activity and his ability to overcome different forms of hindrance. He is traditionally depicted holding a range of tantric attributes, including a curved ritual knife, skull cup, trident, damaru, and lasso, with the specific arrangement varying according to lineage and practice tradition. The curved knife symbolizes cutting through ignorance and attachment, while the skull cup represents the transformation of negative conditions into wisdom. The trident expresses the overcoming of the three poisons, while the damaru represents the rhythmic activity of enlightened practice and the lasso symbolizes the restraint and subjugation of harmful forces. His wrathful expression does not represent ordinary anger; it expresses fierce compassionate energy directed toward removing obstacles and protecting practitioners and the Dharma. The skull ornaments and garland emphasize impermanence and transformation, while the surrounding flames symbolize the powerful energy of wisdom that burns away negativity and obstruction. His dynamic stance over subdued figures represents the mastery of forces that hinder spiritual development, making Six-Armed Mahakala a profound symbol of fearless protection, determination, and enlightened activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.8”\/124cm (Height) x 35.4”\/90cm (Base)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix-Armed Mahakala (Chaturbhuja Mahakala) is a revered wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. As a primary Dharma Protector in Vajrayana Buddhism, he is invoked to safeguard practitioners from harm, remove obstacles, and ensure the flourishing of the Dharma. His six arms, each holding symbolic implements such as the chopper, skull cup, drum, trident, lasso, and jewel, signify his complete ability to vanquish defilements and grant attainments, embodying a swift, effective, and fiercely compassionate force against negativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"124cm x 90cm","offer_id":55782729974051,"sku":"SAMDK25216","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/6517\/9590\/files\/uc_facedab0-c533-4c9f-a082-4b6eba5df5be.jpg?v=1792135115","url":"https:\/\/www.termatree.com\/products\/six-armed-mahakala-handmade-sculpture","provider":"termatree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}