Shadabhuja (six-armed) Shweta (White) Mahakala is an aspect of the Buddhist wrathful deity, revered across Tibetan Buddhism. In this splendid gilded copper statue from Nepal, the ferocious and potent Shadabhuja Shweta Mahakala appears, radiating an otherworldly aura. Essentially a deity of wealth and auspiciousness, Mahakala as the name signifies is the one who has won over Kaala (time and death). This virtue is presented in the ornamentation of Mahakala. The braids of Mahakala flame, symbolize the fiery nature of pure wisdom, an iconographical feature mirrored by his brows and beard. The three eyes of Mahakala are wide open, signifying his active and powerful presence. Jeweled ornaments, a crown with conch motif, and delicate attire adorn Mahakala, and he carries weapons and attributes used by him to cut worldly ties and enlighten the path of his followers. The icon is placed on an artistically sculpted lotus pedestal, and surrounded by a flaming aureole, which symbolizes the upward motion of the fire of enlightenment.
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