Handmade Statue of Mahakala Bernagchen | Tibetan Buddhist Statue
This Mahakala Bernagchen statue, a wrathful protector deity, stands 13.9 inches (35.5 cm) in height, with a base width of 11.8 inches (30 cm), and weighs 5.59 kg. Crafted from a copper body, the statue is adorned with gold coloring and acrylic paintings that highlight its fierce and protective features. Mahakala Bernagchen embodies the dynamic energy required to overcome obstacles and opposing forces, making this statue a powerful presence for spiritual protection and transformation.
Mahakala Bernagchen is depicted with a skull cup in his left hand and a curved knife in his right hand, symbolizing his power to conquer hostile forces. He sits in the Alidhasana posture, stepping on negative evils. His fierce expression is accompanied by a flaming halo, enhancing his wrathful appearance. Mahakala sits on a sun disc lotus base, representing spiritual illumination, and wears a five-pointed skull crown, symbolizing the transformation of the five negative emotions into wisdom.
Size: 13.9”/35.5cm (Height) x 11.8”/30cm (Base)
Weight: 5.59 kg
Material: Gold Coloring, Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Mahakala Bernagchen is a wrathful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, especially revered in the Karma Kagyu lineage, where he serves as the primary guardian of the Dharma and its practitioners. His primary purpose is to eliminate obstacles —both external and internal —that hinder spiritual progress, such as ignorance, attachment, ego, and opposing forces. He protects the teachings and practitioners from harm, ensuring the continuity and purity of the Buddhist path.
