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| ==== Apsara ==== | ==== Apsara ==== |
| Apsara in Indian mythology are goddesses of water, mists, and clouds (the name ap-sara literally means "who came out of the water"). As the personification of feminine beauty and grace, the motif is often found in Indian art, and with Buddhism, it also reached many Asian countries. They are the companions of the Gandharvas, courtiers of the god Indra, dancing to the music they play. [([[https://www.bestofbanknotes.com/apsara-female-spirit-of-the-clouds-and-water/|Best of Banknotes]])] | Apsara in Indian mythology are goddesses of water, mists and clouds (the name ap-sara literally means "who came out of the water"). As the personification of feminine beauty and grace, the motif is often found in Indian art, and with Buddhism, it also reached many Asian countries. They are the companions of the Gandharvas, courtiers of the god Indra, dancing to the music they play. [([[https://www.bestofbanknotes.com/apsara-female-spirit-of-the-clouds-and-water/|Best of Banknotes]])] |
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| ==== Prambanan ==== | ==== Prambanan ==== |
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| ==== Airavata ==== | ==== Airavata ==== |
| Airavata is a white three-headed elephant in Indian mythology, the mount of Indra, king of the gods. It was born during the "whipping of the ocean of milk" in order to obtain amrita, a divine drink that grants immortality. The motif is also popular in the art of Southeast Asian countries. In Thailand, it is called Erawan. [([[https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/airavata-the-king-of-elephants/|Sanskrit Magazine]])] | Airavata is a white three-headed elephant in Indian mythology and is the mount of Indra, king of the gods. It was born during the "whipping of the ocean of milk" in order to obtain amrita, a divine drink that grants immortality. The motif is also popular in the art of Southeast Asian countries. In Thailand, it is called Erawan. [([[https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/indian-religions/hinduism/airavata-the-king-of-elephants/|Sanskrit Magazine]])] |
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