Six-Armed Mahakala Thangka | The Wrathful Guardian of Compassion

Six-Armed Mahakala, the fierce manifestation of Avalokiteśvara’s compassion, embodies the unstoppable force that clears away ignorance and negativity. Though terrifying in appearance, his essence is pure mercy — the power that fiercely protects all beings on the path to enlightenment. In Tibetan Buddhism, he is revered as the great protector of the Dharma, the one who transforms obstacles into gateways to wisdom.

In this thangka, Mahakala stands amidst roaring flames, his body deep blue like storm clouds, radiating fierce energy. With six arms, he wields sacred implements — a chopper, skull cup, trident, drum, snare, and rosary — each symbolizing the destruction of delusion and the mastery of time and karma. His crown of five skulls represents victory over the five poisons, while his garland of severed heads embodies the transcendence of ego. Beneath his feet lie subdued demons, signifying the triumph of wisdom over ignorance.

Hand-painted in Lhasa, Tibet, this thangka continues the sacred lineage of traditional craftsmanship. Natural mineral pigments — such as lapis lazuli, cinnabar, and malachite — are ground by hand and layered with meticulous care, infusing each tone with luminosity and sacred vitality. Every brushstroke becomes a prayer, every line a conduit of protective blessing.

Created by Lixindi, a national-level inheritor of Tibetan intangible cultural heritage, this Six-Armed Mahakala thangka merges technical precision with profound spiritual force. His brushwork captures both the wrath and compassion of the deity — an artful balance that reveals Mahakala’s role as both destroyer and guardian. As the masters say, “Wrath born of compassion liberates all that binds.”

This thangka carries the blessings of Mahakala — protection, transformation, and unwavering courage. Ideal for meditation rooms, temples, or personal spaces, it radiates strength and serenity, dispelling fear and awakening fearless compassion.

“Through fierce compassion, darkness is dispelled.”
Invite the protective power of Mahakala — a hand-painted thangka that embodies strength, wisdom, and awakened protection.

Specifications

Deity:Six-Armed Mahakala

Size:4 cm*5 cm

Material:Fine Cotton Canvas, 24K Gold, Natural Stone Pigments

Origin:Lhasa, Tibet

Artist:Lixindi,Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Blessing:Consecration ceremony available upon request