Description
Handmade Six-Armed Mahakala Statue: Buddhist Protector Deity
This Handmade Six Armed Mahakala Statue, a revered Buddhist Protector Deity, measures 12.6”/32cm in height and 9.6”/24.5cm at the base, with a weight of 4.35 kg. Crafted from a copper body and silver-plated, it features detailed acrylic paintings that enhance its striking appearance. Expertly handcrafted by skilled artisans, this statue embodies traditional craftsmanship, making it a powerful and meaningful addition to altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections.
The statue’s iconography features the main hands holding a kartikya (ritual flaying knife) and a skull cup, symbolizing power and transformation. It wears a five-skull crown and has three eyes, representing wisdom and heightened awareness. The figure is adorned with various ritual items, including a lasso, a damaru (a type of drum), a trident, and a skull necklace. It stands triumphantly, stepping on a being, all positioned on a sun disc lotus base, embodying protection and spiritual strength.
Size: 12.6”/32cm (Height) x 9.6”/24.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.35 kg
Material: Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Silver Plated
Six-Armed Mahakala is a fierce protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying the powerful energy needed to remove obstacles and opposing forces on the path to enlightenment. Recognized for his six arms, each holding symbolic ritual implements, he represents the dynamic and compassionate activity that safeguards practitioners and the teachings of the Dharma. His wrathful appearance—with three eyes, a five-skull crown, and a fearsome stance—reflects his role as a guardian who transforms harmful energies into wisdom and protection. Revered for his ability to destroy inner and outer obstacles, Six-Armed Mahakala is often invoked during spiritual practices to ensure success, safety, and the removal of hindrances.