Tara has 21 fundamental emanations according to the mantra of the Buddha Samantabhadra called “Twenty-One Praises of Tara”. Each form of the mother of all Buddhas has a specific color and serves to a specific function. However there are different styles and designs of tangka paintings that represent the 21 manifestations of Tara based on distinct lineages and practices, in which forms, colors, ritual objects and even names or functions can vary.

The most common thangka paintings of the Twenty-one Taras present Green Tara in the center of the composition but in some thangkas the central position can be occupied by Red Tara or White Tara.
The lineages that refer to the “21 Tara systems” are Suryagupta (the oldest system), Atisha (the most common), Longchen Nyingtig, Chogyur Lingpa and Sadhana-samucchaya traditions. However there are other lineages that present different configurations and practices.

Green is symbol of action, achievement and considered the primary color of Tara as her green manifestation is always depicted in the center of this thangka.

Size: 85 x 120cm
Finish: With Brocade, Without Brocade
Materials: Canvas Cotton, Gold, Paint

Note: The actual colors of the thangka displayed may vary due to differences in monitor color depth and make. The color in the display is as close as to the actual colors of the Thangka Painting. Dimension measured are excluding the borders.