Image title: Arya Tara

This wood sculpture shows an image of Arya Tara, from the 18th century A.D.—This figure of Arya Tara is seated on the lotus base in lalita-asana pose. Her hands are carrying the lotus stalk.

Arya Tara can also be spelled as Ārya Tārā (आर्य तारा), Aryatara or Āryatārā (आर्यतारा).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Nepal wood sculpture (kashtha-kala) section.