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Tara, or Dolma in Tibetan, is a revered female Bodhisattva embodying compassion, wisdom, and swift action to alleviate suffering. Among her various forms, the 21 Taras, known as Dolma Nyerchig, is significant in the Atisha tradition, with Green Tara at the center.

Green Tara is depicted seated in the lalitasana posture, her right leg extended and left leg folded, ready to act. Her right hand is in the varada mudra, symbolizing her willingness to help, while her left hand holds a lotus stem in the abhaya mudra, signifying fearlessness and purity.

She is adorned with a flowing silk scarf, a richly patterned dhoti, and a jeweled crown, complemented by exquisite ornaments like earrings and necklaces. Her hair is styled in an elegant topknot, with some strands flowing gracefully.

Above Green Tara is Amitabha Buddha, representing her connection to enlightened qualities and the lineage of compassion.

Tara, also known as Dolma in Tibetan, is a revered female Bodhisattva known for her compassion, wisdom, and swift action in alleviating suffering. She is considered the embodiment of enlightened activity and is worshipped in various forms across different traditions. The most common forms include, Green Tara, white Tara and 21 Tara of various colors and attributes.

This 21 Tara, also known as Dolma Nyerchig in (Tib), is Atisha tradition, as we can see 21 tara, each with different names, colors and attributes. Green Tara is typically positioned in the center. She is shown seated on a lotus throne, embodying her role as the primary and most revered form among the 21 manifestations of

Tara.

She is often shown seated in the lalitasana posture, with her right leg extended and her left leg folded, ready to step down and take swift action.

Her right hand is extended downward in the varada mudra (gesture of granting boons), symbolizing her readiness to help and protect.

Her left hand is held at her heart in the abhaya mudra (gesture of fearlessness), holding the stem of a lotus flower which blooms near her left ear, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.

She is adorned with beautiful flowing silks scarf or shawl draped gracefully over her shoulders and arms. And she wears a silk shirt or dhoti, this garment is richly adorned with intricate patterns and designs. The skirt is tied around her waist and flows down elegantly.

Green Tara wears a jeweled crown and is adorned with exquisite ornaments, including ornate earrings, multiple necklaces of different lengths, made of precious stones and jewels, bracelets and anklets, wears on her wrists and ankles, and armlets worn on her upper arms.

Green Tara is depicted with her hair styled in an elegant topknot or chignon on the top of her head. The topknot is typically adorned with a jeweled ornament or diadem. Some of her hair is shown flowing freely done her shoulders and back. The ends of her hair are depicted as slightly curled or wavy, adding to her graceful and gentle appearance.

Above the central figure of Green Tara, it is typically Amitabha buddha who is depicted. Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light, is considered the spiritual progenitor of many Bodhisattvas, including Tara. His presence above Green Tara signifies her connection to his enlightened qualities and the lineage of compassion.