Tara
Culture & Region
Hindu-Buddhist India/Tibet
Time Period
c. 6th century CE onwards (Buddhist Tantra)
Domains
Compassionprotectionliberationmother of buddhas
Symbols & Animals
Lotus (various colors)green or white formstars
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Tibet
- Nepal
- India (Buddhist sites)
- Tarapith (Hindu)
Key Myths & Stories
Born from Avalokiteshvara's tear; 21 Taras; rescues from dangers
Related Deities
Buddhist bodhisattva; Hindu tantric goddess; ≈ Guanyin