Mahakala is traditionally depicted with a striking black complexion. Much like how all colors merge and dissolve into black. The black hue also signifies the absolute reality and the transcendence of all forms, symbolizing the absence of color and the ultimate reality he represents.
He has a robust physique, characterized by short yet sturdy limbs. His visage exudes a wrathful expression, with a mouth twisted into a fierce smile, revealing elongated fangs. His intense, bloodshot eyes glare with anger, often featuring a third eye at the center of his forehead. In his right hand, Mahakala wields a chopper, symbolizing the severance of negative patterns such as aggression, hatred, and ignorance. His left-hand clutches a skull cup, a ritual implement typically associated with the containment of either blood or human brain matter.
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