Description
Statue of White Mahakala | Spiritual Transformation
White Mahakala Icon stands 36 cm (14.2 inches) in height and 27 cm (10.6 inches) at the base, with a weight of 5.36 kg. Crafted from a copper body, it is beautifully gilded with 24K gold, adorned with gold and acrylic paintings, and accented with gemstones, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
The deity stands on a double lotus pedestal, trampling subdued figures that represent conquered negativities and obstacles. Encircled by a blazing halo of flames, he manifests fierce energy that burns away ignorance and protects the Dharma. His wrathful face, with bulging eyes, bared fangs, and fiery hair, conveys his role as a powerful protector deity. Adorned with a crown of skulls, bone ornaments, and jeweled adornments, he embodies both the transience of life and the splendor of enlightened power. The multiple arms hold symbolic weapons and ritual objects: a vajra for indestructible force, a trident for destroying evil, and a snare or noose to bind harmful forces. His dynamic stance, along with the vivid flame aureole, expresses unstoppable power, divine protection, and the fierce compassion of an enlightened guardian.
Size: 14.2”/36cm (Height) x 10.6”/27cm (Base)
Weight: 5.36 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Mahakala is the guardian god of Mahayana Buddhism and all Tibetan Buddhist schools. He represents various ways, each with its features and characteristics. In some circumstances, he is seen as the emanation of distinct beings, such as Avalokitesvara or Chakrasamvara. The five kleshas (adverse ailments) are transmuted into the five pearls of wisdom, and Mahakala is generally typically represented with a crown of five skulls.