Dolma Karpo or White Tara is one of the twenty-one forms of Devi Tara, each of which is distinguished by a colour of complexion and a virtue.
‘Karpo’ is the Tibetan word for white, Dolma the Tibetan name for Tara. The murti that you see on this page is of the pristine Devi Tara, turned to by devotees in the quest of a long life and accompanying well-being.
Given the compassion of Her personality, Devi Tara is arguably the most popular and devoutly sought after Bodhisattva of the Mahayana pantheon. Her stance is in keeping with this side of Her personality - the shoulders gently curved, half-shut eyes and a subtle tilt of the neck as if She is leaning in to listen to the fervent call of Her devotees in ihaloka (earthly realm). Indeed, She is born from the compassionate tears of Lord Avalokiteshvara and, as the deity Chenrezig, is His wife.
Devi Tara is in a flowing robe of gracious beige colour. From the vines clad around Her flawless limbs rises a flower on either side of Her, flanking Her bust. Glimmering karnakundalas rest upon Her clavicles as they dangle from Her wizened ears, and a cascade of traditional style necklaces grace Her uppser torso. Her legs are in padmasana, as is the norm with Buddhist iconography, and a crown of multiple spires and luxuriant engraving sits on Her brow.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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