Mahakala is indeed one of the most revered wrathful deities in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The name "Mahakala" signifies being beyond time or death, emphasizing the deity's transcendence. Within tantric Buddhism, Mahakala serves as a Dharma protector and is part of a group of eight protective deities.
Six-armed Mahakala, also known as "Shadhbhuja Gon Po Phyag Drug Pa," is a formidable emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. He is a fierce and powerful deity associated with Mahakala. One of the distinctive features of Mahakala, including the six-armed form, is the crown adorned with five skulls. This crown is a common element in various manifestations of Mahakala and holds symbolic significance. The five skulls represent the transformation of five negative afflictions inherent to human nature.
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