This is a Green Tara (Shyama Tara) Thangka painting, one of the most beloved figures in Tibetan Buddhism. Here’s a brief and clear explanation:
Main Deity (Center)
• Green Tara is shown seated on a lotus, with one leg extended, symbolizing her readiness to act quickly to help beings.
• Her green color represents active compassion, protection, and enlightened activity.
• Her right hand is in the gesture of generosity, and the left holds a blue lotus (utpala), symbolizing purity and wisdom. Surrounding Figures.
• The five smaller figures around her represent enlightened beings and protectors associated with Tara’s enlightened qualities: • Top center: Amitabha Buddha – Tara’s spiritual source and embodiment of infinite light.
• Upper left & right: White Tara and another form of Tara/Bodhisattva – representing long life, healing, and compassion.
• Bottom left: A Bodhisattva form (often Manjushri or Avalokiteshvara aspect) – wisdom and compassion.
• Bottom right: A wrathful protector figure – symbolizing the removal of obstacles, fear, and negative forces
. Symbolic Elements
• Lotus flowers: purity and spiritual awakening.
• Clouds and landscapes: the enlightened realm.
• Rich gold detailing: sacred energy and divine presence.
Meaning & Use
This Thangka is used for meditation, protection, and prayers for fearlessness, success, and swift help. Green Tara is especially revered as the mother of compassion who responds quickly to sincere prayers.

Painting size: 23.5” X 19.5”
Overall size( including brocade): 50” X 34”