- Apsara - Wikipedia
There are two types of apsaras— laukika (worldly) and daivika (divine) They are great in the art of dancing, and often wives of the gandharvas, the court musicians of Indra The apsaras reside in the palaces of the gods and entertain them by dancing to the music made by the Gandharvas
- Apsara – The Celestial Nymphs of Indra - Hinduism Facts
An Apsara is a celestial and or a water nymph who serves the gods by entertaining them with her dance and sometimes using her charm and beauty to break the penance of ascetics who might intend to conquer heaven
- Apsara | Heavenly Nymphs, Celestial Dancers, Divine Beings - Britannica
apsara, in Indian religion and mythology, one of the celestial singers and dancers who, together with the gandharvas, or celestial musicians, inhabit the heaven of the god Indra, the lord of the heavens Originally water nymphs, the apsaras provide sensual pleasure for both gods and men
- Apsaras: Hindu Mythology Fairies (Portrait, Origins, Roles) - Atlas Mythica
Apsaras are the dancing girls of Indra’s court They rose from the milk ocean when it was churned, and are of resplendent and celestial forms However, the Apasarases did not undergo purification and hence no god could wed them
- Apsaras, Apsarā, Apsara, Ap-sara: 27 definitions - Wisdom Library
Apsara (अप्सर) is a Sanskrit word referring to “celestial nymphs”
- The Enchanting Apsaras of Hindu Mythology: Names and Legends
In the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, the Apsaras stand out as ethereal beings who embody beauty, grace, and temptation Their stories, often intertwined with those of gods, sages, and mortals, serve as powerful lessons on desire, temptation, and the consequences of falling prey to them
- Apsara - New World Encyclopedia
An Apsara (Sanskrit: अप्सरा: apsarāḥ, plural अप्सरस: apsarasaḥ) is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology English translations of the word are "nymph," "celestial nymph," and "celestial maiden "
- Apsara: Celestial Nymphs of Hindu and Buddhist Mythology
In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, an Apsara is a celestial nymph or spirit, often depicted as a beautiful and graceful female being The term “Apsara” is derived from the Sanskrit word “ apsarāh,” which means “going in the waters” or “the one who moves in the waters ”
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