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1044: 719:, however, the devata type are the most numerous with more than 1,796 in the present research inventory. Angkor Wat architects employed small apsara images (30–40 cm as seen below) as decorative motifs on pillars and walls. They incorporated larger devata images (all full-body portraits measuring approximately 95–110  cm) more prominently at every level of the temple from the entry pavilion to the tops of the high towers. In 1927, Sappho Marchal published a study cataloging the remarkable diversity of their hair, headdresses, garments, stance, jewelry and decorative flowers, which Marchal concluded were based on actual practices of the Angkor period. Some devatas appear with arms around each other and seem to be greeting the viewer. "The devatas seem to epitomize all the elements of a refined elegance," wrote Marchal. 676: 759: 1203: 1187: 1175: 320: 572:, Misrakeshi, Dandagauri, Varuthini, Gopali, Sahajanya, Kumbhayoni, Prajagara, Chitrasena, Chitralekha, Saha, and Madhuraswana—these and thousands more, possessed of eyes like lotus leaves, were employed in enticing the hearts of individuals practicing rigid austerities, and they danced there. And possessing slim waists and fair large hips, they began to perform various evolutions, shaking their deep bosoms, and casting their glances around, and exhibiting other attractive attitudes capable of stealing the hearts and resolutions and minds of the spectators. 1155: 469: 930: 665: 1238: 1269: 846: 1219: 723: 5520: 5423: 4869: 2902: 2890: 40: 4879: 926:. It is usually seen as a prize offered to those who lived a lifestyle in service to and pleasing to God; after death, the Bidadari was the man's wife or wives, depending on what type of person he was. The worthiness of a man who was offered Bidadari depended upon his holiness: how often he prayed, how much he turned away from the 'outside world', and how little he heeded worldly desires. 1257: 142: 164: 2526: 2878: 5340: 805:, another class of celestial beings in Indian mythology. 'Vidyādhara' literally means 'possessed of science or spells', and refers to 'a kind of supernatural being ... possessed of magical power' or 'fairy' according to Monier-Williams Dictionary. The bidadaris are heavenly maidens, living in the 623:
tore away her garments. Seeing her thus disrobed, the sage abandoned himself to lust and they made love, during which Vishvamitra's asceticism was put on hold. As a consequence, Menaka gave birth to a daughter, whom she abandoned on the banks of a river. That daughter was Shakuntala herself, the
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as the flying creatures resembling the human female body attracting the male wanderers or any knights who lost their ways in the woods. They were known for their beauty, glamour, magical powers and enchanting supernatural Androphilic Magnetism. They are believed to be seven in number and are the
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At Borobudur apsaras are depicted as divinely beautiful celestial maidens, pictured either in standing or in flying positions, usually holding lotus blossoms, spreading flower petals, or waving celestial clothes as if they were wings enabling them to fly. The temple of
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of Cambodia. The role of the apsara is played by a woman, wearing a tight-fitting traditional dress with gilded jewelry and headdress modelled after Angkor bas-reliefs, whose graceful, sinuous gestures are codified to narrate classical myths or religious stories.
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ABHIJNANSAKUNTALAM (The Recognition of Sakuntala--A Well-known Sanskrit Play by KALIDASA, The Greatest Poet and Dramatist in the Sanskrit Language.) (Improvised Edition): Originally Translated by Arthur W.
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Many Indian apsaras were identified with names and were central in myths. However, since they were not attributed specific physical features or attributes, artistic depictions do not individualize them.
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Apsara Sadhana (Evocation Magic of Ancient Hindu Celestial Beauties): Ramba, Urvasi, Tilotama, Sasi Devi, Kanchanamala, Kulaharini, Ratnamala, Bhusani and Many More Information Regarding Attraction
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The apsaras are described to be beautiful, youthful and elegant, and are said to be able to change their shape at will; literally anyone will fall for their beauty. There are two types of apsaras—
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A recurring theme in the Mahabharata is that of an apsara sent to distract a sage from his ascetic practices. One story embodying this theme is that recounted by the epic heroine
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The global connections of Gandharan art : proceedings of the Third International Workshop of the Gandhāra Connections Project, University of Oxford, 18th-19th March, 2019
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The Global Connections of Gandharan Art Proceedings of the Third International Workshop of the Gandhara Connections Project, University of Oxford, 18-19th March, 2019
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to work her charms. Menaka trembled at the thought of angering such a powerful ascetic, but she obeyed the god's order. As she approached Vishvamitra, the wind god
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Madhumita Dutta and Soumya Narayan Datta. (2021). "The Mythology of the Apsara Urvasie and its modern interpretation by Arundhuti Bhadra", in
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who by their severe practices may become more powerful than the gods. This theme occurs frequently in Javanese traditions, including the
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In the Indonesian language throughout medieval times, apsaras are also known as 'bidadari', being conflated with the 'vidyadharis' (from
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A Sanskrit-English Dictionary: Etymologically and philologically arranged with special reference to cognate Indo-European languages
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compound, especially in Vishnu temple, along with the gallery, some images of male devata are found flanked by two apsaras.
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They are depicted as flying figures in the mural paintings and sculptures of Buddhist cave sites in China such as in the
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mentions apsaras as a class of divinities associated with ointments, garlands, vestments, and powdered aromatics.
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empire. The apsara celestial maidens might be found as decorative motifs or also as integral parts of a story in
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himself became fearful. Deciding that the sage would have to be distracted from his penances, he sent the apsara
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American Oriental Society. (1849). "Memoir on The History of Buddhism, read before the Society May 24, 1844, by
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the tradition of depicting heavenly maidens in dances is still alive and well. The Javanese court dances of
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or as dancers at his celestial court serving as musicians alongside the gandharvas ("celestial musicians").
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in the English translation prepared by Kisari Mohan Ganguli is available online at sacred-texts.com.
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Collection of ancient Chinese cultural relics. Volume 5, Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties : 581-960
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Apsaras are depicted on the base of the Tra Kieu Pedestal, a work of 10th-century Cham art.
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Apsaras are often depicted in East Asian Buddhist art. They are referred to as feitian (
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They may also be depicted as dancers or musicians holding musical instruments such as
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Apsara is sometimes portrayed as a single powerful and influential spirit or
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in Hindi, from which in turn the English "apsara" presumably is derived. The
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Type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture
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Thakur P., Kalidasa, and Arthur W. Ryder. (2012). "GLOSSARAY: Apsara", in
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of Cham art, a style which flourished in the 10th and 11th centuries AD.
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word vidyādhari). The Javanese Hindu-Buddhist tradition also influenced
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Costumes and Ornaments after the Devata of Angkor Wat by Sappho Marchal
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The Mahabharata documents the exploits of individual apsaras, such as
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of northeastern India, apsaras are considered as celestial nymphs or
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Expert Committee of Chinese Society of Cultural Relics, ed. (2019).
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Traditionally apsaras are described as celestial maidens living in
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The bas-reliefs of Angkorian temples have become an inspiration of
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The Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing
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referenced apsara in her poem "O Motherland, Dear Motherland".
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generated such intense energy by means of his asceticism that
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with the Islamic religion and culture spawned the idea of a
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The Beautiful Palace East of the Sun and North of the Earth
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Images of apsaras are found in several temples of ancient
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depicted divine maidens in their own way. In the court of
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Khmer Costumes and Ornaments of the Devatas of Angkor Wat
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Khmer Costumes and Ornaments of the Devatas of Angkor Wat
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who wears an outfit with "flowing sleeves" and lives in
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to explain her own parentage. Once upon a time, the sage
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The most ancient descriptions of apsara portray them as "
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in order to prevent them from attaining divine powers.
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where the swan maiden (or other type of bird) appears.
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THE PERMANENT HISTORY OF BHARATA VARSHA (India) Vol. I
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A male devata flanked by two apsaras, Vishnu temple,
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in the mid-20th century under the patronage of Queen
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URVASIE From Mythological To Postmodern Reflections
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"apsara", in 1160:Apsaras dance taken from the 12th-century 355:when standing alone, which becomes अप्सरा 1699: 1697: 1695: 793:, 'having, bearer, or bringer') known as 124:Learn how and when to remove this message 2319:Japanese traditions of celestial maidens 2270:is available online at sacred-texts.com. 1678:Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). 1654:"Apsara | Indian religion and mythology" 1042: 5667:Twelve Heavenly Generals (Jūni Shinshō) 2873: 2266:in the English translation prepared by 1426: 1150: 914:, the heavenly maiden mentioned in the 300:are the most famous among the apsaras. 5671:Twenty-Eight Legions (Nijūhachi-Bushū) 5178:The Heavenly Maiden and the Woodcutter 5160:The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples 5095:The Prince Who Wanted to See the World 2303:Comparison of Khmer Apsaras and Devata 2173: 1754: 548:In many of the stories related in the 499:tells of an apsara who is the wife of 276:. They are also renowned for seducing 6016:Articles needing Khmer script or text 4883:List of beings referred to as fairies 2106: 2104: 2102: 2100: 2098: 2096: 2081:from the original on 13 December 2021 2065: 2063: 1930: 1928: 1926: 1854: 1852: 1774: 1772: 1632:Stewart, P. and Rienjang, W. (2020). 1103:. They are also depicted on tiles of 869:tradition the apsara was also called 511:between Urvashi and her mortal lover 7: 1135:. This version of Apsara is used in 957:. Images of apsaras can be found on 62:adding citations to reliable sources 2340:Apsara Dance at Siem Reap, Cambodia 1433:Suryakant Tripathi Nirala. (2024). 1387:, a Japanese development of Indian 1344:- Celestial male companions of the 817:dedari (bidadari or apsara) dance. 596:, who attempted to seduce the hero 541:, water sports, and groups such as 6061:Non-human races in Hindu mythology 5510:Five Wisdom Buddhas (Godai Nyorai) 5077:The Sea Tsar and Vasilisa the Wise 985:near Borobudur depicted groups of 14: 2281:The Monuments of the Angkor Group 1478:, Professor in Yale College", in 507:. An entire hymn deals with the 5518: 5422: 5421: 5338: 4877: 4868: 4867: 2900: 2888: 2876: 2524: 1779:Stefon, Matt (20 October 2009). 1619:K. Narayanaswami Aiyar. (1915). 1267: 1255: 1236: 1217: 1208:Apsara playing a Phoenix-headed 1201: 1185: 1173: 1153: 1016:daughters of the sky god or the 853:dance depict celestial maidens, 140: 38: 5584:Vajrapāramitā (Kongō-Haramitsu) 5124:Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy 5118:The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl 1517:Singh, Jasmeet (22 July 2016). 1139:as an object of worship and in 906:However, after the adoption of 49:needs additional citations for 5654:Four Heavenly Kings (Shitennō) 5500:Bhaiṣajyaguru (Yakushi Nyorai) 1107:, such as Xiuding-si pagoda. 1077: 1069: 331:The origin of 'apsara' is the 173:The Metropolitan Museum of Art 156:to this article, where needed. 1: 1965:Monuments of the Angkor Group 1363:, winged female creatures of 568:, Purvachitti, Swayamprabha, 1731:Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir 1503:cited in Bowker, J. (2000). 1493:Oxford Dictionary of English 369:Apsaras are widely known as 5659:Eight Legions (Hachi-Bushū) 5505:Vairocana (Dainichi Nyorai) 5012:(Transcarpathian Ukrainian) 3887:Fairy-like beings worldwide 2336:(bird body with angel head) 1599:Kumar, Ajit et al. (2020). 945:dating from the era of the 910:, bidadari is equated with 380: 323:Apsaras on Hindu Temple at 214: 196: 6087: 6041:Female legendary creatures 5773:Circumstantial appearances 5471:Japanese Buddhist pantheon 5250:Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index 5089:The Green Man of Knowledge 2954:Classifications of fairies 1312:Chinese gods and immortals 809:or in celestial palace of 670:postage stamp of Indochina 25: 18: 5946: 5634:Yamāntaka (Daiitoku-Myoō) 5574:Mahāsthāmaprāpta (Seishi) 5516: 5416: 5336: 5243: 5222:The King of Ireland's Son 4858: 3881: 3084: 2951: 2846: 2522: 2332:(celestial maiden) & 1047:Apsara (feitian), China, 457: 375: 264:, the court musicians of 206: 186: 5680:Vaiśravaṇa (Bishamonten) 5629:Mahāmāyūrī (Kujaku-Myoō) 5579:Vajrasattva (Kongōsatta) 5559:Mahāpratisarā (Daizuigu) 5490:Śākyamuni (Shaka Nyorai) 2830:Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1939:(8th ed.). 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