Handmade Statue of Ekajati: One-Eyed Mahakala | Tibetan Protector Deity
This Ekajati statue, a revered wrathful protector in Vajrayana Buddhism, embodies ultimate protection and transformation. Handcrafted by skilled Nepali artisans, it features a copper body richly adorned with 24K gold gilding. Measuring 9.8 inches (25 cm) in height and 6.7 inches (17 cm) at the base, it weighs 1.70 kg. Its commanding presence makes it ideal for meditation spaces, shrines, or as a meaningful addition to a collection focused on spiritual empowerment and protection.
Ekajati is depicted with a single eye, wearing a five-skull crown that symbolizes the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom, and a skull necklace that represents impermanence and the transcendence of ego. She holds a subdued enemy in her right hand, illustrating her ability to overcome both external and internal obstacles. Surrounded by a radiant halo that signifies her enlightened energy, she sits upon a sun-disc base, symbolizing purity and spiritual illumination. Her fierce expression embodies compassionate wrath, reflecting her role as a protector of secret teachings and remover of hindrances on the path to enlightenment.
Size: 9.8”/25cm (Height) x 6.7”/17cm (Base)
Weight: 1.70 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings, Gemstones
Ekajati is a powerful female deity in Tibetan Buddhism, known especially in the Nyingma tradition. She is a fierce protector of the Dharma and a wrathful manifestation of enlightened wisdom. Despite her terrifying appearance, she serves to remove obstacles and protect practitioners from harmful influences, guiding them on the path to enlightenment with unwavering strength and compassion.