Buddhist Handmade Statue of Green Tara Sitting on Throne
• Item Code: HME28087
• Weight: 8550 grams
• Dimensions (cm): 60 × 42 × 30
• Material: Copper
• Availability: In Stock
✦ About Green Tara
Green Tara, also known as Samaya Tara, is revered as the compassionate savior and swift liberator in Buddhist tradition. She is depicted seated in a posture of royal ease — her left leg folded in meditation and her right leg extended, gently resting on a blue lotus, symbolizing her readiness to rise and offer assistance.
Adorned in maroon robes and traditional jewelry, Green Tara radiates grace and wisdom. Her earrings represent patience, renunciation, and understanding, while her five-jewel diadem signifies the transformation of the five delusions into the Five Wisdoms of the Buddha. She sits upon a white moon disk, a symbol of wisdom and healing energy connected to the navel chakra. Her right hand extends in the Varada Mudra, the gesture of generosity and compassion.
✦ Finishing Touch: Stone Setting
This exquisite statue features an elegant inlay of semi-precious stones including turquoise, coral, and lapis lazuli. These stones are hand-selected for their vibrant hues and symbolic meanings, then securely affixed to enhance the statue’s beauty and spiritual energy. The dazzling contrast of stones against the polished surface adds visual richness and elevates the statue into a truly captivating masterpiece.
✦ Gold-Painted Face
The face of Green Tara is delicately hand-painted with pure gold, bringing life to her serene expression. The detailing enhances the subtle features — particularly the eyes and lips — capturing a depth of emotion that metalwork alone cannot achieve.
In Buddhist ritual, the act of painting the face with gold symbolizes consecration and spiritual awakening. It is believed to imbue the statue with divine presence and energy, while reflecting the artisan’s devotion and spiritual intention behind the work.
✦ Full Fire Gold Plating
This statue is finished with authentic fire gold plating, also known as mercury gold plating — a revered traditional method in Nepalese craftsmanship. A genuine layer of gold is carefully applied using this age-old technique, resulting in a radiant and enduring finish.
Though more costly than electroplating, fire gold plating is cherished for its durability, authenticity, and unmatched brilliance. Its growing revival reflects a deep appreciation for Nepal’s cultural heritage and artisanal legacy.
✦ Crafted by the Lost-Wax Method
Green Tara is cast using the lost-wax technique, a traditional process dating back thousands of years. Artisans begin with a detailed wax model, which is coated in layers of ceramic material to form a mold. Once cured, the wax is melted out and replaced with molten metal, capturing every intricate detail of the original design.
After cooling, the mold is removed to reveal a flawlessly cast copper statue — a true testament to the time-honored skill and dedication of Nepalese metalworkers.
This Green Tara statue is not just a representation of divine compassion — it is a harmonious blend of spiritual depth, artistic mastery, and cultural reverence.
