The 21 praises of Tara hanging scroll Thangka with printed centre paper panel and cloth embroidered border and a silk cover at the front. Measurements 83 x 60cm, central panel 48 x 33cm. Signs of wear, bulges and creases in places, please see the photos. Tara (Star), goddess of protection and compassion is one of the widest worshipped deity in Tibet, Tara is the bodhisattva representing the miraculous activities of all buddhas. In myth she is born from Chenrezig’s tears of compassion or from her own vow to be enlightened and stay a woman. There are innumerable manifestations of Tara, green Tara overcomes obstacles and saves beings in dangerous situations in the most immediate manner. Tara also manifests in the 21 forms of Taras. From the tantra known as the ‘21 Praises of Tara’ spoken by the buddha Samantabhadra arises a system of practice with 21 emanations one for each verse of praise. Each form of Tara has a specific colour and accomplishes a special activity. Basically the colours are a code for the 4 activities: pacifying (white), enriching (yellow), subjugating (red) and eliminating (black.) Mixed colours indicate a combination of qualities.