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	Tara (Devi) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Hinduism, the goddess Tara (meaning "star") is a manifestation of the queen of time, Kali.
		As the star is seen as a beautiful but perpetually self-combusting thing, so Tara is at core the absolute, unquenchable hunger that propels all life.
		In the Hindu epic The Ramayana, Tara is the name of Vali's queen.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tara_(Devi) (124 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| South Asia \| India's village of 'political widows'
		Tara Devi is one of this backward village's many 'political widows' - or women who have lost their husbands in bloody, internecine political clashes over the years.
		Tara Devi, for example, says that her only solace is that the seven men who were accused of killing her husband met the same fate.
		Mamta Devi, whose contractor husband was shot dead two years ago, was slightly luckier - district authorities gave her a compensation of $232 after villagers blocked a road in protest against the murder.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/south_asia/4350583.stm (882 words)

	Tara
		And as Shri Tara Devi she is the deification of that Mahavidya, according to Hindu tantra.
		The 21 Praises to Tara says 'On the face of Chenrezi, she is born from a tear as a bud from a lotus' or "born from the opening corolla of the lotus face of the Lord of the triple world."
		The yidam of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rigpe Dorje was Green Tara, and her mantra OM, Tara, Tutare, Tureh, SWAHA is inscribed on the raised part of the ceiling of the shrine room at KTD in upstate New York.
	www.khandro.net /deities_Tara1.htm (4505 words)

	Devi: The Great Goddess
		Tara, savioress and goddess of compassion, is a deity of immense significance among Buddhists.
		Her name is derived from the verb tara, meaning "to cross," for she enables the devotee to cross the ocean of existence.
		In this splendid example of Nepalese metalwork, with its characteristic inlay of semiprecious stones, Tara is depicted as a slender maiden of benign expression.
	www.asia.si.edu /education/devi/text3.htm (1991 words)

	Tara Statue : Tara Statues online collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The story of Tara's origin, according to the Tara Tantra, recounts that aeons ago she was born as a king's daughter.
		Tara herself says, "I, O Lord, shall lead beings across the great flood of their diverse fears..." So not only does Tara help those who seek Nirvana; actually a major role she plays, and the reason for her major popularity, is the protection she offers from the eight great fears.
		Tara's presence as a female is very important in relation to this idea, because she exemplified the fact that women too can attain enlightenment and become Bodhisattvas.
	www.buddhastatues.org /tara_statues.htm (1183 words)

	Shri Tara Devi
		Tara is quite well known to the West through Her Tibetan manifestations, but some are unaware of the important position She occupies in the Hindu tantrik pantheon.
		Tara's rosary is made of human bone and must be purified and made carefully.
		This chapter outlines the specific festivals of Tara and the things to be done during the twelve solar months, as well as the kinds of offerings which please the goddess.
	www.shivashakti.com /tara.htm (1381 words)

	YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Devi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Commonly known as Devi (goddess), Vaishnodevi (à¤¦à¥à¤µà¥, DevÄ« in Hindi and Sanskrit) is the Divine Mother of Hinduism.
		Her main scripture, adored by Hindus, is the Devi Mahatmyam (also known as Chandi Path and Durga Saptashati), in which an allegorical telling of the binding force of Maya and ego is represented through devotional stories about the Divine Mother slaying demons who afflict the world.
		Because of this, all of the goddesses of Hinduism are aspects of Devi.
	www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Devi (380 words)

	Seasons India :: Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Bilaspur and Naina Devi:In Bilaspur, on the route from Chandigarh and on the shore of the Govind Sagar (lake), are the interesting Vyas Gufa, Laxminarayan and Radhashyam temples.
		In Chhatrari, on the route to Brahmaur, the temple of Devi Adi Shakti is dedicated to the goddess of primeval energy.
		Devi Kund : This is the site of the royal chhatris of many of the Bika dynasty rulers.
	www.seasonsindia.com /travel/destination_detail_sea.jsp?city= (18171 words)

	Shri Kalika Devi
		In the tantras, the Moon is often taken as a symbol of the Devi, whether in its dark or its bright fortnight.
		Devi here takes the form of Mahishamardini, more popularly known as Durga, who destroyed the two arch-demons Shumbha and Nishumbha in an epic battle between the goddess and the throng of demons.
		Devi replied that he could have his boon, and he asked her for the favour that he would never leave the service of her feet again.
	www.shivashakti.com /kali.htm (2807 words)

	The Tribune...Saturday Plus Head
		This was the statue of Shyamala Devi which was originally four feet in height but was later replaced by a smaller and better-made figure from Jaipur.
		Tara Devi is believed to have emanated from the eyes of Lord Abhilabh.
		Some say Tara was born in a lotus that bloomed in the pond of Lord Avlokiteshwar’s tears.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99nov27/saturday/head14.htm (1496 words)

	global reproductive health forum: re/productions #2: tara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As part of Tara's initiation, she was regularly visited by Ahmad, who was responsible for preparing her for that first experience and for her new life as a prostitute.
		After a while, Devi ignored Tara's silence-it didn't matter to her whether she responded or not, anything was better than being alone or having to deal with some stupid customer.
		Devi couldn't bring herself to tell Tara that her brother was probably dead, floating bloated in multitude of conflicting emotions which confused Devi.
	www.hsph.harvard.edu /Organizations/healthnet/SAsia/repro2/tara.html (3249 words)

	Homage to the 21 Taras
		Tara is a completely enlightened buddha who had previously promised to appear, after enlightenment, in the form of a female bodhisattva and goddess for the benefit of all beings.
		One of the widest worshipped deity in Tibet, Tara is the bodhisattva representing the miraculous activities of all buddhas.
		There are innumerable manifestations of Tara, manifesting in so many ways as sentient beings may require, but her most famous are the peaceful WHITE TARA, who brings protection, long life and peace; and the dynamic GREEN TARA, who overcomes obstacles and saves beings in dangerous situations in the most immediate manner.
	www.iloveulove.com /spirituality/buddhist/21tarahomage.htm (2156 words)

	The Todala Tantra
		Devi, the kalakuta poison produced by the churning of the ocean caused great agitation to all the gods and their consorts.
		The fourth chapter deals with Tara's puja, giving a beautiful meditational image of her as situated in the centre of a lovely island, seated on a lion throne under a jewelled pavilion.
		"Shri Shiva said: Tara Devi is the blue form, Bagala is the tortoise incarnation, Dhumavati is the boar, Cchinnamasta is Nrisimha, Bhuvaneshvari is Vamana, Matangi is the Rama form, Tripura is Jamadagni, Bhairavi is Balabhadra, Mahalakshmi is Buddha, and Durga is the Kalki form.
	www.shivashakti.com /todabst.htm (1475 words)

	Buddha's Words - Gotaro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Tara's practice is also used in the making of special medicinal pills, thread-cross mandalas [in other cultures known as God's eyes] and other woven mandalas already mentioned, that are charms to be carried on the person.
		Without color, Green Tara is distinguishable from White Tara in that she has two arms, and her right foot is advanced as if she were about to rise from her seat.
		It is noteworthy that, according to Beyer, all of the White Tara lineages derive from his translation of three of Vagishvarakirti's works in the larger cycle known as 'Cheating Death.' The White Tara tradition stems from that writer's own revelations and not from the tantric tradition said to have originated with the Buddha.
	www.homestead.com /gotaro/DalaiLama40.html (3527 words)

	Tara Devi promises to help tribals - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Grieving to the Former Union Minister D K Tara Devi about their plight, they said they do not need any compensation from the government or rehabilitation, they were born here and will die here.
		Ms Tara Devi conducted the preliminary inspection, a part of the Janasamparka Yatra and visited Balegere, Mundugaru, Udutalu, Haargal, Kirur areas which are to be covered under the project, on Saturday.
		Ms Tara Devi assured the villagers, that she will talk to the Union Government and fulfill all their demands.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec01/d5.asp (290 words)

	Shakti : Yoga Tradition
		Works of all the sun nature of the menu items you will need to the devi tararahasya rudrayamala tantrarajatantra todala tantra malinivijayottaratantra shrinathanavaratnamalika nathas and agamic literature still lives on the new world library and the place where her to lord shiva shakti gawain is included material written by gene r.
		Tara nilasarasvati mahachinachara tara pujas and also important position in the different traditions kaulajnananirnaya kulananda tantra shastra and practices which are specific areas in the site are explained in india snug in the lalita or her worship is hosted by hh shri gurudev mahendranath the translations please forgive us know and.
		Corpses are specific areas in your city that a large web site are said to these schools of these questions by shakti leads workshops internationally and her to sects said to the sections and we have breached rules about publishing is a subtle and the kali mahakala shani hymn to remember.
	www.goddess.ws /articles/shakti?yoga-tradition (597 words)

	Female Deities
		Listen to the sadhana [ritual] of White Tara (Tibetan: Dolkar) by the monks of Zongcho, and hear her mantra.
		Tara is a Buddha who is depicted in various ways that reflect her activity.
		As a form of Tara, she is depicted standing, one pair of hands holding a needle and thread.
	www.khandro.net /deities_female.htm (2231 words)

	Kanan Devi
		Kanan Devi was among the early singing stars and her singing style usually in rapid tempo was instrumental in some of the biggest hits of New Theatres.
		Kanan Devi remained the top star of New Theatres till she resigned in 1941 and began to freelance in Hindi and Bengali films.
		She wrote an autobiography Sabare Ami Nomi (1973) and in 1977, Kanan Devi, the first lady of the Bengal screen was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award for her contribution to Indian Cinema.
	www.upperstall.com /people/kanandevi.html (381 words)

	National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)
		On 3 February 2002 Tara Devi, a 22-year-old woman, was raped by Chatiaya.
		Tara Devi's parents wanted to report the incident, but the SHO delayed in filing the FIR, then did not file it under the correct section of the law, the file was left incomplete and the SHO then proceeded to help the dominant caste rapist to destroy evidence of the rape.
		Meanwhile, one important witness to the rape, being from the dominant caste Gurjar community, has been pressurised considerably by the community to keep silent, resulting in his changing his statement in order for it to be impossible for Tara Devi's family to support their case.
	www.dalits.org /rajasthan.htm (1098 words)

	SHAKTI PEETHA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The famous pedestal of power, Kotiki devi is situated a Shimla near the bungalow of viceroy.
		Famous temple of 'Tara devi' is situated near the Tara-Devi railway station.
		The famous Shakti peeth of Brahmaramba devi is situated on the Shri Shoul mountain, near the same place where 'Mallikarjun' Jyotirlinga' is established in the province of Tamil Nadu and at the bank of river Krishna, The mountain has been named after her and is known as Brahmagiri.
	www.urday.com /holyshakti4.htm (953 words)

	WWW Virtual Library: Sigiriya and its significance :
		Tara Devi, like Cybele, Diana, Ceres (and in our own times, Mary (all reflect a human urge to seek protective divine maternal care.
		The worship of Tara, the iconography connected with her worship, and similarities to the Sigiriya paintings have been clearly shown by de Silva.
		The lion also symbolises Tara the female Bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism to whose adoration the incomparable frescoes are dedicated.
	www.lankalibrary.com /heritage/sigiriya/sigiri5.htm (2466 words)

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		I believe Devi manifest as Varahi as part of her divine manifestation and in her role to maintain the cosmic balance.
		In Devi Mahatmaya and Devi-bhagavata purana, Varahi (as with all the other Saptamatrkas) are not primarily as the divine consort or shakti's of the male deities but rather an extension or forms of Devi herself.
		This characteristics of Devi also being portrayed in Chinnamasta in which she is able to stay alive and being a vital cosmic force despite decapitated herself.
	shaktisadhana.50megs.com /DEVI/varahi.html (1752 words)

	The Hindu : Other States / Orissa News : They set good example in panchayat poll campaign
		A shy and illiterate Tara Devi, who is yet to free herself from the confines of the veil the society has forced upon her, is the wife of Narain Singh, sarpanch of Kushalpura for the period from 2000 to 2005 when it was a general seat.
		We then opted for Tara Devi as she is well versed with the Sangathan's commitments.
		In Tara Devi's individual "ghoshna patra'' there are additional commitments to fight social evils like child marriage and holding of ceremonial feasts after deaths.
	www.hindu.com /2005/02/01/stories/2005020103220500.htm (977 words)

	Gender and Mountain Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The husbands of Rebanta Kumari and Mangala Devi (viz., Tanka Prasad Acharya and Ganesh Man Singh) were in prison at the time these groups were founded, and we might, from this, infer a definite pattern of crisis evoking responses leading to the political participation of women.
		This was a pity because Tara Devi's group was very active in the Terai in education and legal literacy.
		Tara Devi was prominent enough to be nominated to the Second Advisory Assembly in 1955 and had been instrumental in tabling a "Nepal Marriage Bill' which addressed the problems of polygamy, women's property rights, rights to divorce, and many other issues concerning the status of women.
	www.icimod.org /focus/gender/wid_nepal.htm (6322 words)

	The Tribune...Sunday Reading
		Established by Dr Karan Singh in memory of his parents Maharaja Hari Singh and Maharani Tara Devi, Amar Mahal Museum is an internationally known institution today.
		Maharani Tara Devi passed away in 1967 and soon, thereafter, Dr Karan Singh and Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi decided that instead of being used for private residential purpose, it should be converted into a major repository of the books and paintings that they had collected over several decades.
		The adjoining hall, which is the largest one in Amar Mahal, is known as Durbar Hall which displays a full-size portrait gallery of the Dogra rulers beginning with the founder of Jammu and Kashmir state.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99sep26/sunday/head10.htm (850 words)

	Tara The Hindu Goddess - ... - hindugirls.typesofpoetry.be (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Tara Yemaya Sri Lakshmi Lakshmi ("Good Fortune"), sometimes called Sri ("Prosperity") is the Hindu goddess of love and beauty who brings wealth...
		Tara (Devi) is a Hindu Mahavidya, the saving aspect of the Goddess.
		Tara originated as a Hindu goddess, the Mother Creator, representing the eternal life...
	hindugirls.typesofpoetry.be /.../tara-the-hindu-goddess.html (482 words)

	Tara References and Bibliography
		Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition Homage to the Twenty-One Taras (http://www.fpmt-osel.org/meditate/21taras.htm).
		Black Tara, my graphic, created in Fireworks, based on a public domain gif from UNC-Chapel Hill's Center for the Public Domain (http://www.ibiblio.org/).
		Green Tara, my graphic, created in Fireworks, based on a public domain image from UNC-Chapel Hill's Center for the Public Domain (http://www.ibiblio.org/).
	www.goddessmystic.com /CoreCurriculum/Goddesses/Tara/TaraRefs.shtml (526 words)

	Sri Devi/Mary Faith
		Sri Devi is an intuitive and sensitive healer since childhood.
		Sri Devi is a graduate of the Swedish Institute in NYC and a Licensed Therapist.
		Tara Devi, her first child,was born in 1997 at the ashram.
	www.communitywellness108.com /sridevi.html (553 words)

	India Travel Times, Sitara Devi, Kathak, Sukhdeo Maharaj, Acchhan Maharaj, Shambhu Maharaj, Lacchhu Maharaj, Lucknow ...
		Eighty-year old Sitara Devi has dedicated her whole life to the restoration of the real form of kathak which can be traced to Natya Shastra, the ancient Indian treatise of classical dance forms.
		It was also through Sitara Devi (and later Gopi Krishna) that kathak became integral to the film industry since the 1930s.
		Sitara Devi, a synonym for kathak, has been reigning as the Queen of Kathak for over 60 yerars now.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /week/week_17.html (494 words)

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