{"product_id":"hand-painted-mahakala-thangka-painting-black-and-gold-tantra-art","title":"Hand Painted Mahakala Thangka Painting, Black and Gold Tantra Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original, hand-painted Mahakala (also known as Mahankala) Black and Gold Tibetan Thangka painting, which depicts the deity with its six arms. The painting depicts Black Mahakala, a semi-wrathful god known for his compassion towards all living beings and power to safeguard the teachings and scholars from danger and malevolent energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMahakala is often represented in various forms, including the Black aspect, which features a crown of five skulls, symbolizing the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom. He stands on the corpse of the elephant-headed god Ganesh, signifying his ability to overcome obstacles. His black color represents his role in destroying evil and obstructions on the spiritual path. He is considered a fierce and wrathful aspect of Avalokiteshvara, the Lord of Compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMahakala's six arms symbolize his mastery of the six perfections of a Bodhisattva, and his two feet represent wisdom and method. He holds a rosary of human skulls in his upper right hand, which he uses to benefit sentient beings. In his lower right hand, he holds a ritual drum, known as a damaru. His upper left-hand holds a trident, indicating his abandonment of the three realms' delusions. He has a lasso in his lower left hand, symbolizing his power to bind demons and evil forces. His two primary hands hold a ritual curved knife and a skull bowl, representing his ability to sever the root of delusion and his realization of emptiness, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Size with Silk Brocade: 36 x 48- Inches ( 91 x122-Inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Size of Innner Painting: 17.5 x 23.5- Inches ( 43 x 56-Inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Surface Material:  Handmade Cotton Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n• Paint Medium: Black and Gold \/Natural Colors\u003cbr\u003e\n• Origin: Hand Painted In Nepal\u003cbr\u003e\n• Unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore making a purchase, please take note of the following important information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Lighting and screen resolution may cause slight color variations.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings are more captivating when viewed in person.\u003cbr\u003e\n- The size mentioned for the painting does not include the outer border.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safety during transit.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Buyers are responsible for any additional fees at their destination, including import taxes and duties, which are not included in the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Thangka Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53226447307049,"sku":"MAHAKALA3648","price":631.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/1282\/8201\/files\/il_fullxfull.6818672260_bnr1.jpg?v=1780499891","url":"https:\/\/www.tibetanthangkaart.com\/products\/hand-painted-mahakala-thangka-painting-black-and-gold-tantra-art","provider":"Tibetan Thangka Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}