Sitatapatra-Dukar
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Sitatapatra also known as Dukar in Tibetan is a protective aspect of Tara. Her name in Sanskrit is composed of sita ("white") and ātapatrā ("parasol" or " umbrella "). In Tibetan Duk is parasol or umbrella and Kar is white.
In the Mahayana Sitatapatra Sutra, she is called Aparājita "Undefeatable, Unconquerable" and is also identified as a form of goddess Tara.
Beautiful statue is handmade in Nepal.
Size: 9" tall.
