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Identify the feminine counterpart of a Bodhisattva and embodiment of Divine Grace discovered at Kurkihar (Bihar) in bronze of \(32 \times 22 \times 15\) cm.

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Remember these important Buddhist deities: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Avalokitesvara} &\rightarrow \text{Bodhisattva of Compassion}, \text{Tārā} &\rightarrow \text{Female counterpart of Avalokitesvara}, \text{Kurkihar (Bihar)} &\rightarrow \text{Famous for Pala Bronze Sculptures}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Tārā = Divine Grace + Female Avalokitesvara.”
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • Crowned Buddha
  • Avalokitesvara
  • Tārā
  • The Mother-Goddess Mahéśvari
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The Correct Option is C

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