Six-Armed Mahākāla is presented as a solitary, centrally focused figure in this Paubha, rendered with symmetrical composition to intensify the viewer’s gaze on the deity. The artist subtly incorporates mandala elements in the background, signifying Mahākāla’s embodiment of Kāla, the element of space—a concept central to his iconographic dominance.

The painting is rich with intricate detailing: from the crown and bone ornaments to bangles and anklets, each element reveals the artist’s precision. Fine veins in the whites of Mahākāla’s eyes enhance his fierce presence, while a faint, almost smile-like expression conveys his role as a protector who eradicates ignorance to uphold cosmic order.

Delicate tonal shading on pearl strands and bone ornaments gives the painting a striking three-dimensional quality. The inner mandala fields showcase exemplary use of Ghyan Butta—a traditional Newar decorative motif symbolizing natural vegetation—executed with rhythmic precision. Clusters of the artist’s signature flame patterns evoke the deity’s wrathful energy and spiritual warmth.

This Paubha was featured in an episode of Artful on BYUtv (USA), highlighting its artistic and cultural significance.