Devanagari: अप्सरा ISO15919: apsarā
Divine, celestial female beings in Hinduism known for their extraordinary beauty, graceful dance and musical prowess. Living in the celestial realm, svarga, and serving Indra, the king of celestial gods, their role is entertainment, enchantment and sometimes to test sages and warriors.
Urvashi, Menaka and Rambha are the most well-known apsaras.
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