Deity: Six-Armed Mahakala / Mahakala (六臂玛哈嘎拉,大黑天) – An emanation of Avalokiteshvara (观音菩萨化显之身); a great Dharma protector (藏传佛教极为崇拜的大护法). He pacifies disaster and increases fortune (主息灾、增福), holds the dual identity of war deity and fortune deity (兼具战神与福神双重身份), powerfully destroys evil and obstacles (能强力消灭邪祟小人障碍), protects and smooths career (护持事业亨通), and is honoured as the deity of career (也被奉为事业神). He crushes disease and mental obstacles (对疾病灾难心理障碍,同样摧破), and is said to increase merit, health and longevity (使增长福德,健康长寿).
Art School / Origin: Tibet – Painted by Tibetan lineage artists (西藏传承画师绘画); natural mineral pigments, colour stable for a hundred years (采用天然矿物颜百年不变色); inheritable and collectible (可传承 可收藏).
Origin: Tibet.
Dimensions: Painting Core 2 x 2 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Colour stability for 100+ years).
Casing: Protective Casing (rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: Six-Armed Mahakala (六臂玛哈嘎拉), or Mahakala (大黑天), is an emanation of Avalokiteshvara and a great Dharma protector. He pacifies disaster and increases fortune, holds the dual identity of war deity and fortune deity, powerfully destroys evil and obstacles, protects and smooths career, crushes disease and mental obstacles, and is said to increase merit, health and longevity. This 2x2cm Tibet lineage Six-Armed Mahakala pendant, painted by Tibetan lineage artists with natural mineral pigments, is a portable support for protection, career and blessing.
II. Visual Analysis: The Presence of Tibet Six-Armed Mahakala This Tibet Six-Armed Mahakala masterpiece features the distinct character of lineage mineral-pigment work: Main Image: The pendant shows the Six-Armed Mahakala—the wrathful yet protective form with six arms and the attributes of the deity, in the compact 2x2cm format. Detail: Close-up, the painting reveals the layering of natural mineral pigments and the precise brushwork that define the deity, showcasing the masterful artistry of Tibetan lineage painters. Casing: The protective casing wraps the painting with durable finish, keeping the sacred image secure for daily wear. Wearing: Worn as a pendant, the Six-Armed Mahakala Thangka sits close to the body as a portable shrine for protection and career—a support for "destroying obstacles and protecting career" (消灭邪祟小人障碍,护持事业亨通) and "increasing merit, health and longevity" (增长福德,健康长寿).
III. Artistic Alchemy: Tibet Lineage and Mineral Pigments Painted by Tibetan lineage artists with natural mineral pigments, this pendant is made to last and is regarded as "inheritable and collectible" (可传承, 可收藏). The protective casing offers lasting protection and a practical aesthetic suited to Dharma protector practice.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Protection and Fortune The Six-Armed Mahakala Thangka offers comprehensive support: pacifying disaster and increasing fortune; destroying evil and obstacles; protecting and smoothing career; crushing disease and mental obstacles; increasing merit, health and longevity. He is a powerful support for practitioners and collectors who seek the Great Black One in compact 2x2cm form.
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