Vajrasattva & Mahakala Double-Sided Thangka Pendant 18K Gold Hand-Painted | Rebgong Art | 41 × 31 mm Gau Box

Product Overview

This profound double-sided Tibetan thangka pendant features Vajrasattva on the front and Mahakala on the back, expressing the classical Vajrayana relationship between a root meditation deity and a powerful Dharma Protector.

Entirely hand-painted on both sides with 18K gold, this piece is created in the rigorous Rebgong (Regong) artistic tradition, known for its dense detailing, spiritual discipline, and strict iconographic standards.
It is encased in an 18K gold gau box with double sapphire crystal mirrors, offering clarity, durability, and refined devotional presentation.

Root Deity & Protector: A Vajrayana Relationship

In Vajrayana iconography, Vajrasattva and Mahakala often appear together in protective mandalas and ritual imagery.
This arrangement reflects a clear hierarchy and cooperation:

• Vajrasattva embodies pure awareness, inner purification, and the foundation of all tantric practice

• Mahakala functions as a Dharma Protector, removing obstacles, subduing negative forces, and safeguarding both spiritual practice and worldly life

Together, they represent a complete Vajrayana path:
inner purification guided by wisdom, protected and supported by uncompromising compassion in action.

Front: Vajrasattva – Purification, Vows & Pure Awareness

Vajrasattva is revered as the central purification deity in Tibetan Buddhism and is regarded as the embodiment of pristine awareness.

He is traditionally associated with:

• Purification of negative karma and obscurations

• Restoration of broken vows and ethical clarity

• Removal of inner obstacles such as doubt, fear, and attachment

In tantric practice, Vajrasattva is cultivated through mantra recitation and visualization to establish a clean and stable foundation for all further spiritual development.

This thangka presents Vajrasattva in a serene and luminous form, symbolizing purity, clarity, and the fulfillment of one’s deepest aspirations.

Vajrasattva is not traditionally assigned to any Western zodiac sign, but his symbolism of purification, transformation, and inner rebirth deeply resonates with the transformative qualities often associated with Scorpio.

Back: Mahakala – Wrathful Protection & Worldly Support

Mahakala is one of the most important protector deities in Tibetan Buddhism.

He is revered for his power to:

• Destroy mental afflictions and external obstacles

• Protect the Dharma and sincere practitioners

• Provide worldly support, including prosperity and protection from disease and misfortune

Although wrathful in appearance, Mahakala represents compassion in its most decisive form, acting swiftly to remove what hinders both spiritual and worldly well-being.

Cultural Meaning: Inner Purification Supported by Protection

Culturally and ritually, Vajrasattva and Mahakala form a complementary pair:

• Vajrasattva focuses on inner transformation and wisdom

• Mahakala ensures outer protection and practical support

This pairing is especially meaningful for practitioners who wish to integrate spiritual discipline into daily life, balancing inner clarity with stability and protection in the external world.

Artistic Origin: Rebgong (Amdo / Regong Art)

This thangka is executed in the Rebgong style, a highly respected Tibetan art tradition from the Amdo region.

Key characteristics include:

• Dense, full-detail composition 

• Strict adherence to Vajrayana iconographic proportions

• Exceptional control of fine gold lines and layered detailing

Each Rebgong thangka is both a devotional object and a refined work of Himalayan religious art.

Materials & Craftsmanship

• Double-sided Tibetan thangka, entirely hand-painted

• 18K gold used throughout (not partial gilding)

• Traditional mineral pigments

• 18K gold gau box

• Double sapphire crystal mirrors: high clarity and scratch resistance

• No printing, no mechanical assistance

Size & Format

• Pendant / Portable Thangka

• Overall size: 41 × 31 mm

• Compact and lightweight, ideal for close-to-body wear and daily practice

Usage & Gifting

Especially suitable for:

• Vajrayana practitioners and meditators

• Individuals seeking purification and protection

• Daily mantra practice and retreat use

• Collectors of authentic Himalayan Buddhist art

What You Will Receive

• One double-sided thangka pendant (Vajrasattva & Mahakala)

• 18K gold gau box with double sapphire crystal covers

• Protective packaging suitable for gifting

Cultural Disclaimer

This thangka is created as a religious and cultural artwork, rooted in Himalayan Vajrayana Buddhist tradition.
It is intended for spiritual reflection, purification symbolism, and artistic appreciation, and does not imply guaranteed outcomes.