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Sitatapatra
Sitatapatra is a deity in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. In Himalayan art, Sitatapatra is usually depicted as a white-faced goddess with a thousand arms and heads. The worship of Sitatapatra is associated with particular protective dharani incantations, and is associated with protection, curing diseases, and removing obstacles (to a better rebirth, etc.)
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