The 21 Taras are manifestations of the female Bodhisattva Tara in Tibetan Buddhism, each embodying different aspects of her compassionate and protective nature. These forms include Green Tara for swift assistance, White Tara for longevity and healing, Yellow Tara for prosperity, Red Tara for love and magnetism, and Blue Tara for protection against evil. Other forms such as Black, Orange, Golden, Pink, Violet, Turquoise, Rainbow, Purple, Copper, Silver, Bronze, Emerald, Sapphire, Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond Taras represent various attributes like spiritual transformation, balance, clarity, creativity, wisdom, and ultimate truth. Devotees invoke these Taras for purposes ranging from protection and healing to prosperity and spiritual growth, each with specific iconography and rituals.
