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Attributes of the six-handed Mahākāla in a "rgyan tshogs" banner. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Mandala of black and white Mahākālas. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Mandala with the eight-handed Uṣṇīṣavijayā as a Buddhist deity of long life. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Attributes of Mahākāla in a "rgyan tshogs" banner. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

The four-handed Mahākāla as the protector of knowledge. Distemper painting.

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Mahākāla (Buddhist deity)

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The four-handed Mahākāla as the protector of knowledge. Distemper painting.

Mandala with the eight-handed Uṣṇīṣavijayā as a Buddhist deity of long life. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Attributes of the six-handed Mahākāla in a "rgyan tshogs" banner. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Attributes of the six-handed Mahākāla in a "rgyan tshogs" banner. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Attributes of Mahākāla in a "rgyan tshogs" banner. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.