Handmade Tibetan Protector Six-Armed Mahakala Statue
The Handmade Tibetan Protector Six-Armed Mahakala Statue stands 20.9 inches (53 cm) tall, with a base width of 15.9 inches (40.5 cm), and weighs 13.22 kg. Crafted from oxidized copper and silver plated, the statue is further enhanced with intricate acrylic paintings that highlight its fierce and powerful presence. Mahakala, a wrathful protector deity, embodies the intense compassion that removes obstacles and safeguards the teachings of the Dharma. This imposing statue makes a commanding addition to altars, meditation spaces, or spiritual collections, symbolizing strength and protection.
The statue depicts Six-Armed Mahakala in a dynamic dancing posture, standing atop a half-elephant, half-human being, symbolizing his dominion over hostile forces and ignorance. He wears a fierce tiger-skin garment adorned with skulls, representing the transcendence of death and the impermanence of life. Mahakala’s five-pointed crown signifies his connection to the Five Dhyani Buddhas and embodies enlightened wisdom. A flaming halo surrounds him, symbolizing his intense spiritual power and ability to destroy obstacles. In his right hands, he holds a lasso, a damaru drum, and a phurba dagger, each representing control over harmful energies and the destruction of ignorance. His left hands wield a trident, another lasso, and a skull cup, embodying the transformation of negative emotions into spiritual awakening. The deity stands firmly on a sun disc base, radiating fierce compassion and protective strength.
Size: 20.9”/53cm (Height) x 15.9”/40.5cm (Base)
Weight: 13.22 kg
Material: Acrylic Paintings, Oxidized Copper Body, Silver Plated
Six-Armed Mahakala is a prominent protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as a fierce manifestation of compassion whose role is to safeguard the Dharma (Buddhist teachings) and assist practitioners by removing obstacles on the spiritual path. Known as a wrathful deity, Mahakala embodies the power to overcome ignorance, negativity, and harmful forces that hinder enlightenment.