White Mahakala (Shadbhuja Sita) is a peaceful and wealth-bestowing form of the great protector, embodying the compassionate activity of Avalokiteshvara. With six arms and white complexion, he sits in royal ease upon a snow lion throne, holding a wish-fulfilling jewel, skull cup, and various implements that symbolize his power to remove obstacles, bestow prosperity, and protect practitioners while maintaining perfect peace. He is the special protector of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and is renowned for swiftly granting wealth and removing poverty.
· Height: 48 cm
· Material: Pure copper with hand-painted finish
· Style: Six-Armed White Mahakala (Shadbhuja Sita)
· Origin: Handmade in Nepal
· Ideal for: Wealth altar, protector shrine, Shangpa Kagyu practice, meditation room, Buddhist hall, prosperity blessings
This magnificent 48cm Six-Armed White Mahakala statue represents the peaceful and prosperous aspect of the great Dharma protector, handcrafted from pure copper and finished with traditional hand-painted details by master artisans of Nepal.
White Mahakala, known in Tibetan as Gonpo Karpo and in Sanskrit as Shadbhuja Sita Mahakala, appears here in his majestic form as the bestower of wealth and the remover of poverty. Unlike his wrathful black forms, White Mahakala sits in royal ease (rajalilasana) upon a snow lion throne, his white complexion radiating the peaceful energy of compassion transformed into abundance.
Every element of this hand-painted copper sculpture carries profound meaning. His first pair of hands holds a wish-fulfilling jewel and a skull cup filled with nectar at his heart—symbolizing the union of wisdom and the fulfillment of all desires. His remaining four hands hold a curved knife (to cut through ignorance), a trident (representing the three kayas), a damaru drum (the sound of Dharma), and a lasso (to bind negativity)—demonstrating that even his peaceful form retains the complete protective function.
Expertly crafted from pure copper by skilled Nepalese artisans, this substantial 50cm statue captures every intricate detail: the peaceful expression with three eyes that gaze upon all beings with compassion, the elaborate crown and jewelry of a bodhisattva, the flowing silk garments, and the snow lion throne beneath him with its distinctive turquoise mane and playful posture.
The hand-painted finish brings the protector to life with traditional mineral pigments—pure white for his body, deep blues for his hair, vibrant colors for his implements and ornaments, and careful highlighting that makes every detail emerge from the copper surface. Each of the six arms is positioned with precision, their implements rendered with attention to traditional iconographic requirements.
As the special protector of the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and a principal wealth deity in Tibetan Buddhism, White Mahakala serves a unique function: he removes obstacles to prosperity while maintaining a peaceful countenance, and he bestows wealth specifically to support Dharma practice rather than for worldly accumulation. His practice is renowned for quickly alleviating poverty and removing financial hindrances on the spiritual path.
This substantial 48cm White Mahakala statue serves as a powerful focal point for both protector practice and wealth rituals, ideal for those who wish to invoke protective energy while maintaining a peaceful shrine atmosphere. His presence creates a sacred space where abundance flows naturally to support spiritual development.
Each piece is individually handcrafted and painted, with subtle variations that reflect its authentic handmade origin and artistic heritage from the Kathmandu Valley. This ensures you receive a unique piece of Himalayan sacred art for your practice.
