Handmade Wrathful Deity Four-Armed Mahakala Statue for Altar Decor
The wrathful deity four-armed Mahakala statue is 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base). This statue is made of copper, covered with 24K gold gilding. This sculpture, handcrafted by expert Nepalese artisans, elegantly symbolizes Himalayan Buddhism's sacred traditions, making it an appropriate addition to altars, meditation places, or sacred collections.
Mahakala is depicted in his wrathful form, holding a kartikya (ritual flaying knife) in his right hand and a skull cup containing a vase filled with nectar in his left. These symbols represent his power to destroy obstacles and ignorance, and his ability to bestow spiritual blessings on his devotees. His fierce expression and dynamic posture convey his role as a protector who removes negativities and clears the path for spiritual practice.
Size: 13”/33cm (Height) x 9.3”/23.5cm (Base)
Weight: 4.53kg
Materials: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Mahakala is a powerful protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism known for his fierce appearance and wrathful energy. He is often depicted with a dark blue-black body, symbolizing his strength and ability to overcome negativity and obstacles. His expression is intense and commanding, reflecting his role as a guardian who removes hindrances on the spiritual path. Mahakala is armed with various weapons and ritual implements, such as a sword, a vajra, and a skull cup, representing the cutting through of ignorance and the destruction of negative forces. He stands or sits in a dynamic posture, conveying his readiness to act and protect practitioners. Surrounding him are flaming aureoles, which signify the burning away of defilements and the illumination of wisdom. Seated on a lotus base, Mahakala embodies spiritual power combined with purity, as the lotus represents the deity's transcendence over worldly suffering.
