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Bernagchen Mahakala Thangka (The Black-Cloaked Protector)

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Do You Need a Guardian in Your Corner?

Does the world sometimes feel chaotic or overwhelming?

This isn't just a painting; it is a spiritual fortress. Bernagchen Mahakala is the fierce "Black-Cloaked" protector.

While his appearance is terrifying, his wrath is directed solely at the negativity, bad luck, and ego-clinging that threaten your peace. He is the ultimate bodyguard for your spiritual journey.

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The Story in the Details (Thangka Specification)

  • Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm

  • Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Silver Dust, Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas.

  • Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

  • Artistic Tradition: Nagthang (Black Thangka).

  • A Unique Creation: Original, one-of-a-kind devotional art.

Decoding Bernagchen Mahakala Iconography

Why does a Buddhist deity look so scary? 
Bernagchen acts as the fierce personal protector of the Karma Kagyu lineage.

His wrath is not aggression, but the intensity needed to remove stubborn obstacles.

The Kartika Knife and Kapala Cup

  • Right Hand: He raises the Kartika (flaying knife) high. 
    This symbolises the sharp edge of Wisdom that severs our attachment to the ego—the root of all suffering.

  • Left Hand: He holds the Kapala (skull cup) near his heart. 
    He drinks the "blood" of our negativity and poisons, transmuting them into pure, blissful wisdom so they can no longer harm you.

The Significance of the Black Cloak

Unlike other protectors who are depicted naked, Bernagchen wears a heavy, billowing black cloak known as the Ber-Nag. 
This garment represents his majesty and his ability to envelop his devotees in absolute safety.

The Three Eyes of Omniscience

Look closely at his face. The three bulging eyes signify that he watches over the past, present, and future simultaneously. Nothing escapes his protective gaze.

The Art of Darkness (Nagthang Style)

This Nagthang (Black Thangka) features a pitch-black background symbolising the vastness of emptiness.

Against this void, the artist uses pure 24K Gold lines to make Mahakala appear as a radiant body of light and fire, manifesting out of thin air.

How to Use This Thangka

  • For Protection: Traditionally placed near an entrance to block negative energy from entering your space.

  • For Strength: Use this image as a visual reminder of your own power to "cut" through fear and stagnation.

  • The Blessing: May the Black-Cloaked Lord stand guard over your home, dissolving obstacles before they even arise.


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