The Fierce Six-Armed Mahakala | Guardian of Dharma and Destroyer of Obstacles

Specifications

• Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches

• Width: 24.5 cm / 9.6 inches

• Weight: 4.35 kg / 9.6 lbs

• Materials: Oxidized copper body, silver-plated, gold and acrylic paintings

Why this Statue?

This exceptional piece represents authentic Nepalese artistry at its finest, combining traditional Tibetan Buddhist iconography with masterful craftsmanship—ideal for practitioners seeking powerful protection and transformation in their spiritual journey.

Who is Six-Armed Mahakala?

Six-Armed Mahakala stands as one of Buddhism's most powerful protective deities—a wrathful manifestation of compassion that destroys ignorance and spiritual obstacles. Known as the "Great Black One," this fierce guardian serves as the protector of the Dharma and a swift remover of negative karma, transforming spiritual adversity into enlightened wisdom.

Divine Features and Wrathful Posture

This magnificent statue captures Mahakala's terrifying yet compassionate essence through his blazing orange face with bulging eyes and bared fangs, crowned with a diadem of skulls. His six arms, wielding ritual implements, demonstrate his omnipotent power—each hand grasping sacred weapons including the curved knife (Kartika), skull cup (Kapala), and trident (Trishul). Standing in the warrior's pose amidst swirling flames of wisdom, his dynamic stance embodies the active destruction of spiritual enemies while the aureole of fire represents the burning away of delusion and ego.

Sacred Symbolism and Meaning

Every fierce detail carries profound meaning: his characteristic dark blue-black body symbolizes the dharmakaya's unchanging nature, while the flaming backdrop represents wisdom fire consuming ignorance. His ornaments of bone and skulls remind practitioners of impermanence, and his wrathful expression demonstrates fierce compassion that cuts through spiritual complacency.

Sanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom

In Sanskrit, "Mahakala" means "Great Time" or "Great Black One," representing time's power to consume all phenomena. Buddhist texts describe him as Avalokiteśvara’s wrathful aspect, embodying skillful means in destroying spiritual obstacles.

Sacred Mantra

“Om Shri Mahakala Hum Phat”