Green Tara Statue – Buddhist Handmade, Partly Gold Plated, Face Painted
Item Code: HME29254
Weight: 1177 Grams
Size (cm): 22 x 16 x 12
Material: Copper
Availability: Available
Grace in Action: The Compassion of Green Tara
This intricately handcrafted Green Tara Statue captures the essence of Samaya Tara, revered across the Buddhist world as the embodiment of compassion, swift protection, and divine intervention. Portrayed in the posture of royal ease, her right leg remains folded while her left leg extends forward, ready to rise instantly and aid those in need. Clad in flowing maroon robes and adorned with traditional ornaments, she radiates calmness and alert benevolence.
She is seated upon a symbolic white moon disc, representing healing nectar and wisdom, aligned with the navel chakra—where transformation and life force energy reside. Her right hand extends in the Varada mudra, a gesture of granting blessings and fulfilling wishes.
Gold-Painted Face: Vitality and Sacred Presence
The face of Green Tara is delicately painted in gold, a sacred practice in Buddhist artistry. The subtle detailing enhances her eyes, lips, and serene expression, capturing a divine vitality that metalwork alone cannot achieve. This ritual painting process prepares the statue for spiritual consecration, transforming it from an art piece into a venerated spiritual presence.
Partly Fire Gold Plated: Divine Body, Humble Robes
This statue features a partly fire gold-plated finish, a revered traditional technique in Nepali craftsmanship. Using high heat and a masking process, select areas of the statue—typically the body and symbolic adornments—are gilded with genuine gold, while robes remain in oxidized or painted tones. This contrast visually separates the enlightened essence of the deity from the monastic simplicity of attire, reinforcing profound Buddhist symbolism.
The fire gilding method offers durability and brilliance far beyond ordinary electroplating, with added depth and spiritual resonance.
Lost-Wax Casting: Ancestral Mastery in Every Detail
Crafted using the Lost-Wax Casting process, this Green Tara reflects centuries of Newar metalworking excellence. Beginning with a wax model, artisans create a ceramic mold, melt away the wax, and then pour molten copper to form a precise replica. This technique ensures fine detailing, structural integrity, and artistic fidelity—a true testament to the heritage of Himalayan sculpture.
Why This Green Tara Statue?
Authentically handmade in Nepal
Partly gold-plated using fire gilding
Gold-painted face for spiritual vitality
Crafted via the lost-wax method for lasting precision
A symbol of swift compassion, perfect for altars, homes, or meaningful gifts
This Green Tara is not just a statue—it’s a symbol of empowerment, serenity, and awakened energy, waiting to become the sacred centerpiece of your spiritual journey.
