In the 7th century, the female principle was introduced in Buddhism as Tara. The Tara statue is worshipped in various forms of Buddhism as the female counterpart of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Tara is a revered female deity who believes in protecting her devotees from earthly calamities and liberation from fear & obstacles. Green Tara is always depicted as the statue in a seated posture with her right leg extended and left leg folded.
This represents her readiness to spring into action to assist beings. Her right hand is extended in the Varada Mudra. The Green Tara statue is adorned with various colors that hold symbolic meanings. She is predominantly green, symbolizing her compassionate and active nature. The Green Tara statue is adorned with a crown or tiara, indicating her enlightened status as a bodhisattva.
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