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 …

Apr 14, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

Sep 5, 2016 · In the Vedas, the apsaras are water nymphs, often married to the gandharvas. By the time the Puranas and the two epics were composed, the apsaras and gandharvas had …

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 …

Stepping into the vibrant tapestry of Hindu mythology, one is met by celestial beings of otherworldly allure — the Apsaras. More than mere heavenly dancers, these divine nymphs …

In simple terms, Apsaras are celestial beings or nymphs depicted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain mythologies. They are often portrayed as enchanting dancers and musicians who reside in the …

Jul 29, 2025 · Apsaras are female celestial beings known for their extraordinary beauty, grace, and skill in dance and music. In Hindu and Buddhist cosmologies, they serve in the courts of …

An apsara, also spelled as apsaras (respective plurals apsaras and apsarases), is a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They figure prominently …

Oct 29, 2025 · In Hinduism, Apsaras are primarily celestial nymphs known for their beauty, grace, and charm. They often inhabit the heavens, entertain divine beings, and are associated with …