Green Tara – Buddhist Handmade Statue
Full Fire Gold Plated • Face Painted • Stone Setting
Item Code: HME29230
Weight: 4143 grams
Size (cm): 34 x 28 x 17
Material: Copper
Availability: Available
Green Tara: Spiritual Significance
Green Tara, also known as Samaya Tara, is revered as the embodiment of active compassion in Buddhist tradition. Seated in a royal ease posture, she extends her right leg downward, symbolizing her readiness to swiftly rise and offer aid. Her gentle yet empowering expression radiates a promise of protection and guidance for those in need.
Adorned in maroon robes and sacred ornaments, Green Tara represents patience, wisdom, and liberation from delusion. Her earrings symbolize renunciation, her diadem reflects the transformation of five delusions into the Five Buddha Wisdoms, and her seat upon a white moon disk denotes purity and spiritual restoration. The Varada mudra of her right hand expresses her generous, boon-granting nature.
Face Painted in Gold
The face of this Green Tara statue is carefully hand-painted in gold, a sacred practice in Buddhist art. This enhances key facial features—especially the eyes and lips—bringing life and spiritual resonance to the statue. The golden face not only accentuates its beauty but also serves an important ritual function, symbolically preparing it for consecration and devotional practice.
Full Fire Gold Plating
Crafted using the traditional mercury gilding method, also known as full fire gold plating, this statue is covered in a rich and authentic layer of genuine gold. Unlike modern electroplating, this meticulous technique reflects Nepal’s ancient artistry and produces a durable, radiant finish. The resurgence of this method is a testament to its unmatched elegance and long-lasting beauty.
Lost-Wax Casting Technique
This Green Tara was made using the lost-wax casting process, a time-honored sculpting method practiced for centuries. Starting with a wax model, artisans create a ceramic mold, which is then filled with molten copper. Once the metal cools, the mold is removed to reveal an intricately detailed statue—an enduring legacy of precision and craftsmanship.
Stone Inlay Finishing
To enhance its visual and spiritual appeal, this statue is adorned with semi-precious stones such as turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli. Each stone is hand-set with precision, adding vibrant color and texture that contrasts beautifully with the gold plating. The intricate stonework not only enriches the statue aesthetically but also contributes to its sacred symbolism.
