Color is one of the defining characteristics of this 8.5-inch 21 Tara Statues Set. Rather than presenting Tara’s twenty-one manifestations in a uniform metallic finish, the artisan uses individually selected colors to distinguish the different figures, their garments, attributes and lotus thrones. The photographs show white and deep blue bodies, pink hands and feet, brilliant blue lower garments, green shoulder coverings, turquoise floral stems and multicolored lotus petals, all contrasted with gilded crowns, jewelry and ornamental borders. Every statue is handmade in Nepal from copper alloy using the lost-wax casting method. This is a made-to-order complete set of all twenty-one Taras, with an estimated production time of approximately two to three weeks.
21 Tara Statues Set | Twenty-One Expressions of Tara
The Twenty-One Taras, or Ekaviṃśati Tārā, represent distinct expressions of Tara’s enlightened compassionate activity. Their forms are associated with the celebrated Praises to the Twenty-One Taras, one of the best-known Tara liturgies in Tibetan Buddhism. Different manifestations are connected with activities such as pacification, increasing favorable conditions, magnetizing, protection, healing, longevity and overcoming harmful influences. The tradition also associates Tara with protection from the Eight Great Fears, understood both as external dangers and as corresponding inner afflictions. Our guide to the Twenty-One Forms of Tara explores these distinctions in greater detail.
Traditional Colors and Individual Attributes
The advantage of a multicolored set is that differences between the Taras remain visually apparent even when all twenty-one sculptures are displayed together. The photographed examples demonstrate this especially well. One Tara has a deep blue body and raised left hand while an axe rests on a lotus beside her. Other figures have white bodies accompanied by different ritual objects supported on lotus blossoms. Their hand gestures, attributes and painted colors therefore identify separate manifestations rather than repeating one standard Tara design.
The ornamentation is equally detailed. Each figure wears a high Bodhisattva crown, earrings, necklaces, arm ornaments and bracelets, with blue-black hair gathered into an elaborate topknot. Long scarves curl outward behind the arms and around the body. The painted garments incorporate small gold floral patterns, while the lotus thrones combine blue, turquoise, green, pink, white and red sections with gilded beaded borders. Selected crown, jewelry and decorative elements receive 24K gold detailing, and the faces are separately finished with 18K gold and natural pigments. Additional turquoise and red coral stones may be embedded into suitable crown and jewelry settings upon request.
21 Tara Statues Set | Complete Tara Altar
All twenty-one statues are included, allowing the group to be arranged as a complete Tara altar rather than assembled gradually from unrelated sculptures. Because the figures are created as one commission, their 8.5-inch scale, crown proportions, throne structure and overall workmanship remain visually coordinated even though their colors and attributes vary. This makes the collection particularly suitable for a Dharma center, meditation room or private shrine dedicated to Tara practice. For additional background on her development, symbolism and principal manifestations, see our complete Tara statues meaning and practice guide.
The complete 21 Tara Statues Set includes Nyurma Palmo, Saraswati (Yangchanma), Serdog Chen, Namgyalma (Ushnisha), Kurukulla, Jigje Chenmo, Tummo Mit’hubma, Zhan Migyelma, Khamsum Namgyelma, Norgyun (Basudarini), Tashi Tamche Jinma (Tashi Donjedma), Wangjedma, Lhamo Drapungjom, T’hronyer Chandzadma, Rabzhima, Barwai Od, Pagmed Nonma, Maja Chhenmo, Mip’ham Gyalmo, Rit’hrod Logyonma, and Maritse (Osel Chenma, Hodser Chenma). Together, these twenty-one distinct manifestations form the complete Tara cycle represented by this multicolored set, with each sculpture differentiated through its traditional body color, hand gestures, posture and ritual attributes. Displayed together, the figures create a visually varied but coordinated altar ensemble representing the breadth of Tara’s enlightened activity.
Filling and Consecration in Kathmandu, Nepal
Traditional filling and consecration may be arranged in Kathmandu before the statues are shipped. Sacred mantra rolls and appropriate ritual substances can be placed inside the hollow copper-alloy sculptures before sealing and blessing. For a complete Twenty-One Tara collection, preparing the entire group together provides a practical way to establish the set for shrine or Dharma-center use. More information is available through our Buddha statue filling and consecration service.
Custom Tibetan Buddhist Statues
Collectors or Dharma centers requiring a different scale or finish may also commission custom Tibetan Buddhist statues handmade in Nepal. A complete Twenty-One Tara collection can be ordered with coordinated dimensions and traditional iconography while adjusting elements such as overall size, gilding, painted colors or antiquated finishes. Commissioning the group through one workshop helps preserve consistency across all twenty-one figures while still allowing the individual character of each Tara to remain clearly expressed.
Authentic, Handmade in Nepal
Every statue is handcrafted in Patan, Nepal, using traditional lost wax casting and comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by Nepal’s Department of Archaeology, verifying its materials, technique, and origin.
