Tara Temple Altar | Hand-Carved Wood & Clay Protection Relief
Height：42 cm
Width：32 cm
Weight: 3.5kg
Materials: Wood, Clay
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Estimated Delivery:Jun 12 - Jun 16
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Free shipping is offered on all orders totaling over $100
Product Description
Tara Temple Altar: The Goddess of Compassion and Protection
Bring the profound spiritual energy of an ancient shrine into your home with this exceptional Tara Temple Altar. Masterfully crafted from an organic blend of wood and clay, this relief panel serves as a powerful visual mandala, gathering the forces of active compassion, protection, and fearlessness into a single, cohesive masterpiece.
At the literal and symbolic heart of this sacred assembly stands Tara, the swift protectress, poised elegantly on a lotus throne. Radiating outward from the central deity is a highly detailed framework of celestial protectors and auspicious symbols designed to shield the home from negative influences.
Sacred Design and Complex Iconography
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The Central Tara: The plaque features a beautifully molded, standing figure of Tara. She is depicted with a serene expression, holding the stems of blooming lotuses at her shoulders, symbolizing purity, spiritual awakening, and readiness to help all sentient beings.
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The Kirtimukha and Dragons: Guarding the top of the central panel is the ferocious face of Kirtimukha (The Face of Glory), flanked by swirling dragons along the bottom, providing powerful cosmic protection over the sacred space.
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Auspicious Symbols and Mantras: The outer rectangular border is intricately stamped with circular medallions containing sacred seed syllables, protective mantras, and auspicious Buddhist emblems, acting as a continuous barrier against obstacles.
This Tara temple altar is far more than a decorative piece; it is an authentic spiritual tool intended to anchor your daily mindfulness practice, dissolve fear, and invite a continuous flow of swift compassion and tranquility into your surroundings.
Tara Temple Altar | Hand-Carved Wood & Clay Protection Relief
CONSECRATION OF PRODUCT
For requests for consecrations/blessings, we can take the thangka to monasteries or Rinpoches from the nearby Boudha Stupa. We kindly ask you to offer $30 for the monasteries for blessings/consecration services.
Why Choose This Piece?
Heirloom Quality: Karma wood is naturally resistant to warping and pests, ensuring this altar remains a centerpiece of your home for generations.
Cultural Centerpiece: Perfect as a backdrop for a home shrine (Puja room), a meditation focal point, or as a sophisticated architectural accent in a modern interior.
100% Handmade: Preserving a UNESCO-recognized heritage, this carving supports local master carvers in the Kathmandu Valley.
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