Original Hand Painted Masterpiece Two Armed Mahakala / Protector / Black-Cloaked Mahakala Tibetan Meditation Thangka / Thanka Painting

This is an exceptional Tibetan Thangka Painting that portrays a master-quality Mahakala or Kala Bhairabha. Mahakala is a revered deity that is common to both Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism. In Buddhism, Mahakala is a fierce form of Lord Vishnu, while in Hinduism, he is a fierce manifestation of both Shiva and Vishnu and is the consort of the goddess Mahakali. Mahakala is considered a powerful guardian deity that is believed to protect people from harm and evil.

Mahakala is depicted in several forms, each with distinctly different qualities and aspects. This specific painting portrays the "Black-Cloaked Mahakala," a two-armed form of Mahakala that protects the Karma. He is depicted wearing the cloak of a "warlock," which symbolizes his fierce and protective nature. This depiction of Mahakala derives from the terma of the Nyingma school and was later adopted by the Karma Kagyu during the time of the 2nd Karmapa Lama, Karma Pakshi.

Mahakala is often depicted with his consort, Rangjung Gyalmo, who is also a fierce protector. While he is often thought to be the primary protector, in reality, Four-Armed Mahākāla is technically the primary protector, and Six-Armed Mahākāla is also a common Dharmapala in the Kagyu school. Mahakala is revered in Nepal, where there are many Mahakala temples and shrines. His worship is widespread in both Hinduism and Buddhism, and he is also known as Kala Bhairava or Mahakala Bhairava in Hinduism.

• Size/ Dimensions Painting: 18 X 24 ( 45 x 61 cm)- Excluding outer border
• Surface Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
• Paint Medium: Gold and Natural Colors
• Origin: Hand Painted In Nepal
• Quality: High Quality/ Master Quality

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- Color may vary slightly due to lighting and screen resolution.
- Paintings are more captivating in person.
- The mentioned size doesn't include the outer border.
- Paintings will be packed securely in a PVC Tube.
- Buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and extra charges at the destination country, which are not included in the purchase price.