Deity: Six-Armed Mahakala / Mahakala (六臂玛噶拉,大黑天) – Wrathful Dharma protector who holds the dual identity of war deity and fortune deity (战神与福神); also a career protector (事业护法神). In East Asian esoteric tradition Mahakala is regarded as a wealth deity (司财神之职,又称财神). Wearing or enshrining is said to bring abundant life (生活丰裕), physical health (身体健康), family harmony (家庭和谐), smooth endeavours (事事顺利), and flourishing wealth (财源广进).
Art School / Origin: Nepal – Pure hand-painted Nika series (纯手绘尼卡系列); expressive and vivid; high value for batch or bestseller use.
Origin: Nepal.
Dimensions: Painting Core 4 x 5 cm.
Pigments: Hand-painted with traditional pigments; vivid expression.
Casing: Protective Casing (Titanium Steel Frame; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: Six-Armed Mahakala (六臂玛噶拉), or Mahakala (大黑天), is a wrathful Dharma protector who holds the dual identity of war deity and fortune deity. He is also a career protector, and in East Asian esoteric tradition is regarded as presiding over wealth. Wearing or enshrining his image is said to bring "abundant life" (生活丰裕), "physical health" (身体健康), "family harmony" (家庭和谐), "smooth endeavours" (事事顺利), and "flourishing wealth" (财源广进). This 4x5cm Nepal hand-painted Six-Armed Mahakala pendant is a portable support for protection, career and wealth.
II. Visual Analysis: The Presence of Nepal Nika Style This Nepal Nika masterpiece features vivid expression and clear iconography: 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 expressive style of the Nepal Nika series. The 4x5cm painting core keeps the iconography clear and spiritually potent. Detail: Close-up, the painting reveals the brushwork and colour that define the deity's form and attributes, showcasing the vivid artistry of Nepal hand-painted Nika tradition. Casing: The protective titanium steel 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 wealth—a support for "abundant life and flourishing wealth" (生活丰裕,财源广进).
III. Artistic Alchemy: Nepal Hand-Painted Nika Painted in Nepal in the pure hand-painted Nika series, this pendant offers expressive, vivid iconography and high value. The protective casing offers lasting protection and a practical aesthetic suited to Dharma protector and wealth practice.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Protection and Wealth The Six-Armed Mahakala Thangka offers comprehensive support: protection and fortune; career; abundant life; physical health; family harmony; smooth endeavours; flourishing wealth. He is a powerful support for practitioners and collectors who seek the Great Black One in compact form.
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