Description
Fierce Mahakala Bernagchen | Featuring Manjushri, Buddhist Master and Forms of Yama
Fierce Mahakala Bernagchen is a hand-painted gold masterpiece from Nepal, created using high-quality acrylic colors to achieve rich, vibrant tones. Each pigment is meticulously layered to add depth and dimension. The striking contrast between dark and vivid hues accentuates the deity's fierce, wrathful nature, while maintaining balance and harmony in the composition.
Genuine 24K gold is incorporated throughout the thangka, symbolizing purity, awakened wisdom, and the radiant qualities associated with an enlightened mind. This blend of traditional canvas, mineral-rich colors, and sacred gold makes the thangka a powerful spiritual support and a collector-quality artwork. Each brushstroke reflects the intent to preserve authentic iconography while offering practitioners a vibrant, blessed image for meditation and protection.
In Tibetan Buddhism's Karma Kagyu tradition, Mahakala Bernagchen, also known as the "Great Black-Cloaked One," is a highly revered protector deity. With a deep blue body, three bulging eyes, and a crown of five skulls that represent the conversion of the five poisons into wisdom, he is shown here in his fierce form. Bernagchen is portrayed in dynamic movement, trampling over figures, symbolizing the annihilation of ego and ignorance. His hands hold ritual implements: a curved knife with a vajra handle and a kapala (skull cup), both filled with offerings, representing his role in cutting through obstacles and negativity. The aura of flames engulfs him, symbolizing transformation, purification, and unstoppable power. Surrounding him are Manjushri, a revered Buddhist master, and multiple forms of Yama, the Lord of Death.
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Size: 21"/ 53 cm (width) x 30"/ 76 cm (height)
Materials: Cotton Canvas, Acrylic Colors, Genuine 24K Gold
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THIS THANGKA IS HAND-PAINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL STYLE BY A NEPALI ARTIST AND THE QUALITY IS HIGH
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BROCADE MOUNT
We offer traditional brocade mounts upon your request. We will send available samples and pricing details for your final confirmation.
CONSECRATION OF THANGKA
As per your request for consecrations/blessings, we can take thangka to nearby monasteries/Rinpoches from Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask that you contribute $50 to the monasteries for these blessing/consecration services.
