In the Shaivism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, the goddess Tara (Sanskrit: तारा, Tārā) is the second of the ten Mahavidyas. She is considered a form of Adishakti, the tantric manifestation of Parvati. Her three most famous forms are Ekajaṭā, Ugratara, and Nīlasarasvatī (also spelled Neelasaraswati, Neela Saraswati, or Neelsaraswati). [1] .

2018年7月31日 · Shamshan (Cremation ground) Tara or Tara (means star) is a lesser-known goddess in Hindu tradition but is a prominent goddess in Tibetan Buddhism and ancient …

2024年9月29日 · Explore the significance and symbolism of Smashan Tara in Hinduism, along with its role in spiritual practices and rituals. "Smashan Tara" is a deity in Hindu mythology, often associated with cremation grounds and considered a form of the goddess Tara.

2014年7月21日 · A beloved ritual of aghoris (fearless tantrics) is to practice at the stroke of midnight in a lonely crematorium surrounded by pyres burning lifeless bodies. Sitting naked in this lonely place, the aghori performs his/her rituals for one sight of beloved Mother Tara, known in this form as Smashan Tara (smashan = crematorium).

The painting shows the goddess Tara at Her cult centre, the Tarapith smashan ground and temple complex in the Birbhum district of West Bengal. To learn about Tara one must know a little about Tarapith.

2013年3月7日 · SMASHAN TARA: Cremation grounds are seen to be polluting, most; thus Indian smashans are located far from the center of town. However both the Tarapith mandir and smashan are within the vicinity of the town centre. It is common belief that Goddess Tara’s footprints are preserved in the smashan.

2012年10月9日 · It is said that Tara Ma's footprints are preserved in the smashan; this is a common theme in Hinduism, where deities or their especially holy followers are said to leave their footprints in rocks. Many Sadhus and Tantrikas live in …

2005年1月28日 · At midnight on the dark night of the moon an aghori sits alone in the great cremation ground (smashan) of Tarapith ­ the 'sacred site of Tara' ­ in Bengal, India. He is naked or 'sky-clad', fearless and unashamed, and gazes in wonder at the resplendent form of his beloved goddess, Smashan Tara.

2019年2月12日 · Tara is Smashan-Tara in cremation grounds to delve and experience reality through deeper meditation. The Aghori worships Tara during midnight in cremation grounds surrounded by lifeless bodies and burning pyres. Tara appears to the Aghori dancing on corpses.

Smashan tara is one of the Dasa mahavidyas. A demon called Hayagriva wrought havoc everywhere, banishing the devas from Amaravati (Heaven) and robbing them of their possessions. The devas approached Brahma, who in turn lead them to Kali.