Mahakala is the chief dharmapala, that is, protector of the Buddhist teachings. Mahakala protects the practitioner from deceptions and from distractions. He represents the four energies of pacification, attraction, magnetism and repulsion. His wrathful expression is the energy of cutting through powerful obstacles. His third eye expresses the wisdom of omniscience. The five skulls signify victory over the five emotional obscurations.

This mask is based closely on the traditional Mahakala masks used in Tibetan ceremonial and performance art. Eight Symbols Mask