Mahākāla (Six-Armed Form) | Menri School

Product Information

Main Deity: Mahākāla (Six-Armed Form)

Style: Menri School

Size: 4 × 5 cm

Materials: Mineral pigments, gold, cinnabar, lapis lazuli, turquoise

Technique: Fine detailing, full composition, layered shading

Description

Mahākāla is one of the principal protectors in Tibetan Buddhism, manifesting fierce compassion to swiftly remove obstacles and guard practitioners.

The deep blue body symbolizes unshakable wisdom, while the wrathful expression represents compassion acting with power. Six arms symbolize the six modes of protection: pacifying, increasing, magnetizing, controlling, subjugating, and guarding.

Symbolic Qualities:

• Rapid removal of obstacles and negativity

• Protection of practice, life, and livelihood

• Clearing hindrances, jealousy, and disruptive energies

• Stabilizing wealth and practical foundations

• Strengthening courage, clarity, and determination

• Protection of home, business, and sacred spaces

Mahākāla is revered as a major protector across many Tibetan lineages.

Artistic Features

• Bright layered colors with precise linework

• Powerful flame aura filling the composition

• Well-defined anatomy and expressive wrathful face

• Clear and refined detailing of all implements

• Strong visual impact despite miniature scale

A finely executed and highly collectible wrathful protector thangka.

Provenance

Hand-painted in a Tibetan atelier using natural mineral pigments. The piece reflects the clarity, brilliance, and structured detailing characteristic of the Menri school.