9.5" Tara statue

9.5" Tara statueThe Goddess Tara is worshipped in both Hinduism and Buddhism as the goddess of compassion and protection. In Hinduism, she is a form of the female primordial energy known as shakti. The name comes from the Sanskrit root tar, meaning protection. In other Indian languages, the name translates as star. Tara first appeared as a deity in Hinduism, but was later adopted by Buddhism. In fact, in some traditions, she is considered the female Buddha. In

So thus to gain knowledge be it divine

His characters tells us what we can do in our lives by becoming pure devotees of God

Thus Lord Ganesha is worshipped first before starting anything new

She destroys the evil to protect the innocent

in true form

Although sometimes presented as dark and violent

be it weddings

She is Adishakti – our biggest strength

whose foot on Shiva subdues her anger

He taught us to love without expectation

Her four hands represents the four goals of human life considered important: Dharma (righteousness and duty)

It is believed that it Lord Vishnu's power that protects the Earth and preserves the life on it