{"product_id":"polished-brass-tara-statue","title":"Polished Brass Tara Statue: The Compassionate Bloom","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEmerging from a bed of stylized lotus petals, this polished brass Tara statue embodies the active, compassionate energy revered in ancient Himalayan monasteries. The brilliant, reflective metal instantly draws the eye upward to the deity's serene expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish Contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Luminous, high-polish golden surfaces beautifully contrast with the darkened, antiqued recesses of the intricate jewelry and base.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosture \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Seated gracefully upon a structured double-lotus pedestal, the deity maintains a posture of relaxed, approachable serenity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eKey Attribute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Twin lotus blossoms frame her shoulders, while her right hand extends downward in the Varada mudra, offering boundless boons.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCraftsmanship Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Created through traditional lost-wax casting, the piece showcases exacting detail in the delicate, freestanding floral stems and layered robes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of Goddess Tara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTara is universally venerated across Himalayan and Indian traditions as the mother of liberation and the embodiment of active, swift compassion. The Varada mudra formed by her right hand signifies the granting of wishes and the unhindered flow of spiritual generosity. The twin lotus blossoms (utpala) opening at her shoulders symbolize purity blooming flawlessly from muddy waters. By finishing this brass Buddhist goddess idol with a brilliant, high-polish gleam rather than a heavy weathering, the artisans intentionally capture her radiant, illuminating spiritual nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this small brass Tara statue for altar display facing east, where natural morning light can activate the gleaming facial features during your daily meditation. The bright golden finish also creates a striking, culturally rich accent on a dark wooden bedside table or minimalist floating shelf. Standing at a modest 5.3 inches tall, it shares the approximate vertical height of a standard pepper mill, offering an intimate scale perfect for personal spiritual practice or as a deeply thoughtful housewarming gift. Despite its compact footprint, the solid metal casting delivers a satisfying 0.73 kg weight that firmly anchors the small brass Tara figure. The intense precision required to cast and polish the freestanding lotus stems without fracturing the delicate metal elevates this piece into a premium devotional object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eReflect the gleaming polish of this compassionate figure by storing spiritual keepsakes in a nearby Himalayan Vajra box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46140128166063,"sku":"VSP-049","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/84W_Compressed.jpg?v=1761980808","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/polished-brass-tara-statue","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}