Sitatārā

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Sitatārā. (T. sgrol dkar). Literally, “White Tārā”. One of the two main forms of the deity Tārā; the other main form is “Dark Tārā” or “Green Tārā” (Śyāmatārā).[1]

White Tārā (Sitatārā) is white in color and is primarily associated with practices for good health and longevity. White Tārā can also be associated with protection from the eight great dangers.[2][3]

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Notes

  1. ↑ Buswell & Lopez 2014, s.v. Sitatārā.
  2. ↑ Tara, White (Eight Fears), Himalayan Art Resources
  3. ↑ White Tara (Eight Fears), Himalayan Art Resources

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