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Kurukulla [Red Tara]

Kurukulla is an emanation of Tara and the goddess of love. Her ornaments and her weapons express her passionate nature.

Her red body is adorned with a tiger skin. She also shows her flaming hair. Kurukulla dances on a writhing human body.

The bow, arrow, goad, and noose that are her weapons are formed of flowers.

Source: Wikipedia