Description
Embrace Divine Protection with a Six-Armed Mahakala Sacred Altar Statue
This Six-Armed Mahakala Statue measures 14.37”/36.5cm in height and 11.02”/28cm at the base, weighing 5.54 kg. Handcrafted from a copper body, this refined Himalayan Buddhist sculpture is richly finished with 24K gold gilding, detailed acrylic painting, and carefully placed gemstones. Mahakala is presented in a powerful wrathful form, adorned with an elaborate crown, necklaces, bone ornaments, flowing garments, and a garland of severed heads. His six arms are carefully arranged around his body, holding traditional tantric attributes, while intricate carving defines his fierce expression, ornaments, garments, ritual implements, and pedestal. The radiant gold surface highlights the depth of the handcrafted details, while acrylic painting and gemstone embellishments add richness and definition throughout the composition. The dynamic form and elaborate ornamentation give this sculpture a commanding sacred presence, making it well suited for a Buddhist altar, Vajrayana shrine, meditation space, Dharma center, monastery, or sacred collection.
This sacred representation portrays Six-Armed Mahakala, one of the principal wrathful protectors in Tibetan Buddhism and a powerful manifestation traditionally associated with Avalokiteshvara. He is depicted with six arms representing his expansive enlightened activity and ability to overcome obstacles that hinder the path to awakening. His traditional attributes include a curved ritual knife and skull cup, a garland of human skulls and a trident, and a hand drum and lasso. The curved knife and skull cup express tantric transformation, while the trident and skull garland emphasize his fierce ability to confront and overcome obstacles and negative forces. The damaru hand drum is associated with tantric practice and the rhythm of awakened activity, while the lasso represents the ability to restrain and overcome harmful influences. His wrathful expression does not represent ordinary anger; rather, it expresses powerful compassionate energy directed toward removing obstacles and protecting the Dharma. The surrounding flames symbolize pristine awareness and transformative enlightened energy, while his elaborate bone ornaments, skulls, and dynamic appearance emphasize the transmutation of fear, attachment, and other obstacles into wisdom and awakened activity.
Size: 14.37”/36.5cm (Height) x 11.02”/28cm (Base)
Weight: 5.54 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Acrylic Painting, Copper Body, Gemstones
Mahakala, a prominent protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, is a wrathful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. He manifests in various forms, with the Six-Armed Mahakala being particularly revered for his ability to swiftly overcome inner and outer hindrances. He guards the Dharma and practitioners from negativities, leading them towards enlightenment.