Mahakala with Four Hands

The central figure of Mahākāla is depicted with historical figures including Nāgārjuna and Ga Lotsāwa, as well as masters of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.

Source:

Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art, gift of the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation
Four-Armed Mahakala
Tibet, 18th century
Pigments on cloth, Object: 35 3/8 × 28 1/8 in.
F1996.14.1
https://rubinmuseum.org/collection/f1996-14-1/

Depicted in this piece:

  • Ga Lotsāwa Zhonnu Pel
  • Kunzang Jalu
  • nagarjuna
  • rdo rje 'chang (vajradhara)
  • The First Drukchen, Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje
  • The Fourth Drukchen, Pema Karpo