Maldives: A Maldivian image of Tara dating from the pre-Islamic (before the mid-12th century) Hindu-Buddhist Era. Drawing of a 9th century etching by Xavier Romero-Frias (CC BY License). The Buddhist deity Tara seated on a lotus bud. Ink on paper drawing of a 30 cm high etching on coral stone from the 9th century kept at the museum in Male. It represents Green Tara, a Vajrayana Buddhist female deity representing enlightened activity and fearlessness.

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