6 Armed Dharmapala Mahakala | Spiritual Art for Altar space

6 Armed Dharmapala Mahakala In Hinduism, Lord Mahakala is a roopa (form) of Vishnu; while In Buddhism, He is a manifestation of both Shiva and Vishnu. More importantly, however, Mahakala is a Tantric deity. The thangka that you see on this page captures Him in all His wrath and glory. He is possessed of six arms, one of which is a trishoola (trident - Shaivite symbolism). Each detail of the Mahakala iconography has been distinguished and executed with remarkable skill on the part of the artisan. Note the high-precision brushwork found in the multitude of sashes descending from Mahakala’s hips and the halo of black and gold that frames His head. The surrounding landscape is executed in muted natural shades, indicative of dusk. Mahakala looks wrathful and is bedecked with serpents. He wears a garland of severed heads and a crown of five skulls , which represents five poisons of delusions namely lust , hatred , ignorance , pride and jealousy transformed into the wisdom of five Buddhas . H