In the Shaivism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, the goddess Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, Tārā) is the second of the ten Mahavidyas. She is considered a form of Adishakti, the tantric manifestation of Parvati. Her three most famous forms are Ekajaṭā, Ugratara, and Nīlasarasvatī (also spelled Neelasaraswati, Neela Saraswati, or Neelsaraswati). [1] .

Tārā is the Hindu goddess of felicity and sanguineness. She is also known as the "Wisdom Goddess" in Nepal and Tibet. Tara is the consort of Hindu god Brihaspati, the god of planet Jupiter. According to some Puranas, Tara sired or mothered a child named Budha, the god of Mercury through Chandra and had a son named Kacha through Brihaspati.

Jul 7, 2023 · In Buddhism, she’s called Tara, Ārya Tārā, Sgrol-ma, or Shayama Tara, while in Hinduism she is known as Tara, Ugratara, Ekajaṭā, and Nīlasarasvatī. Her most common …

Tara is the Goddess who offers ultimate knowledge and gives salvation and also known as Neel Saraswati. Her weapons are Khadga, Sword and pair of scissor. During the churning of the milky sea when poison came out the ocean, Lord Shiva drank it to save the world from destruction.

Aug 9, 2021 · In Buddhism, Tara is a savior deity (savioress) who liberates souls from suffering. She is recognized as a bodhisattva ("essence of enlightenment") in Mahayana Buddhism and as a buddha and the mother of buddhas in Esoteric Buddhism, particularly Vajrayana Buddhism (also known as Tibetan Buddhism).

Dec 30, 2024 · Goddess Tara is one of the ten Mahavidyas (Great Wisdom Goddesses) in Hinduism and is revered as a powerful and compassionate deity. Known for her role as a protector and guide, Tara embodies divine feminine energy that rescues devotees from physical, emotional, and spiritual difficulties.

Nov 4, 2022 · Goddess Tara is probably the oldest goddess who is still worshipped extensively in modern times. She originated as a Hindu goddess, a Great Goddess — the Mother Creator, …

Oct 23, 2024 · Tara Mahavidya, also known as Goddess Tara, is the second of the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism, revered for her transformative powers and association with knowledge, protection, and liberation.

Dec 3, 2010 · Tara originated as a Hindu goddess, a Great Goddess -- the Mother Creator, representing the eternal life force that fuels all life. There are many embodiments of Tara, but the best known are the White Tara and the Green Tara.

Jun 3, 2024 · Tara also known as the compassionate saviour and protector of humanity, who liberates the humans from the continuous cycle of birth and rebirth, is the second Mahavidya goddess in Shaktism and tantric traditions. She is believed to be the avatar of the great Mother Goddess Mahadevi.