{"product_id":"shakya-mahakala-nepalese-craftsmanship-sacred-sculpture","title":"Shakya Mahakala | Nepalese Craftsmanship Sacred Sculpture","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 23px;\"\u003eSakya Mahakala Statue | Fierce Dharma Protector Artwork from Nepal\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvoke powerful protection and fearless spiritual strength with this Sakya Mahakala statue, expertly handmade by a skilled Newari artist from Patan, Nepal, where centuries of sacred metal craftsmanship continue to thrive. This statue is enhanced with rich gold-gilded detailing and a finely gold-painted face, carefully brought to life before being completed with a refined oxidized copper finish that adds depth, contrast, and sacred character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eStanding fiercely within a blazing halo, Shakya Mahakala is depicted in a powerful wrathful form that symbolizes the destruction of ignorance and the protection of Dharma. He stands atop a human figure resting upon a lotus seat, representing the transcendence of ego and the transformation of delusion into awakened wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"782\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShakya Mahakala wears swirling robes and a serpent garland that encircles his form, emphasizing dynamic spiritual energy and protective force. He is adorned with a five-skull crown, serpent ornaments, and a tiger-skin skirt, each symbol reflecting mastery over fear, desire, and ignorance. In his hands, he holds the kapala and kartika, sacred implements that symbolize the cutting of attachment and the liberation of suffering into enlightened awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: The statue in the photograph is the actual piece for sale, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 171, 74);\"\u003eKey Features of the Sakya Mahakala Statue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eHandmade in Nepal using the Lost Wax Method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eMade from Durable Copper with Oxidized Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eCrafted using traditional fire-gilding with gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003e24K Gold-Painted Face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eBeautifully decorated using Acrylic Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eTraditionally Handcrafted by Newari Master Artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight X Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46.5cm X 37cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.30kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(217, 163, 69);\"\u003eConsecration Process \u0026amp; Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe statue includes a hollow chamber designed to hold rolled mantras, sacred relics, incense, herbal powders, and fragrant wood. During consecration, these are carefully filled and blessed through ritual prayers by qualified monks, making the statue spiritually complete and ready for your altar. A fee will be charged for this service, which is respectfully donated to the lamas performing the rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce consecrated, each statue becomes a sacred object and part of your spiritual journey. As such, it cannot be returned or refunded after this special blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 17;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 154, 65);\"\u003eAbout Shakya Mahakala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakya Mahakala, the fierce guardian deity of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, is revered as a powerful protector of the Dharma and a remover of obstacles. Depicted as a dark, wrathful figure, he holds a flaying knife and a skull cup, symbolizing the transformation of negative forces and the triumph over ego and ignorance. As a central figure in the Sakya tradition, Shakya Mahakala is honored through rituals, visualizations, and mantras aimed at clearing hindrances and ensuring the success of spiritual endeavors. His presence offers practitioners spiritual protection, guidance, and the strength to overcome challenges, making him an indispensable ally on the path to enlightenment. This wrathful deity embodies both the fierce and compassionate aspects of Buddhist practice, serving as a profound source of inspiration and support for devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nidhiratna ","offers":[{"title":"46.5cm X 37cm \/ 9.30kg","offer_id":50566173229302,"sku":"7390 MEG","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5141\/7846\/files\/sakya-mahakala-statue-front-view-gold-gilded-face-oxidized-copper-wrathful-protector-nepal-newari-craft.jpg?v=1777551761","url":"https:\/\/nidhiratna.com\/products\/shakya-mahakala-nepalese-craftsmanship-sacred-sculpture","provider":"Nidhiratna ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}