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  2. Yakshini - Wikipedia

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    The sal tree (Shorea robusta) is often confused with the ashoka tree (Saraca indica) in the ancient literature of the Indian Subcontinent. [8] The position of the Salabhanjika is also related to the position of Queen Māyā of Sakya when she gave birth to Gautama Buddha under an asoka tree in a garden in Lumbini, while grasping its branch. [7]

  3. Didarganj Yakshi - Wikipedia

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    The Didarganj Yakshi (or Didarganj Chauri Bearer; Hindi: दीदारगंज यक्षी) is one of the finest examples of very early Indian stone statues.It used to be dated to the 3rd century BCE, as it has the fine Mauryan polish associated with Mauryan art, but another Yakshi is also found but without polish so it is also dated to approximately the 2nd century CE, based on the ...

  4. List of tree deities - Wikipedia

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    A tree deity or tree spirit is a nature deity related to a tree. Such deities are present in many cultures. They are usually represented as a young woman, often connected to ancient fertility and tree worship lore. [1] The status of tree deities varies from that of a local fairy, ghost, sprite or nymph, to that of a goddess. [2]

  5. Yaksha - Wikipedia

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    Jains mainly maintain cult images of Arihants and Tirthankaras, who have conquered the inner passions and attained moksha. Yakshas and yakshinis are found in pair around the cult images of Jinas, serving as guardian deities. The yaksha is generally on the right-hand side of the Jina image while the yakshini is on the left-hand side. They are ...

  6. Art of Mathura - Wikipedia

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    The high-relief and skillfully carved sculpture shows a female nature divinity, called a Yakshini, holding on the branches of a tree in the Salabhanjika pose, with a long double braid of hair descending down to the girdle. [75] [81] The sculpture probably used to adorn the railing of a sacred site, such as a Stupa. [81]

  7. Here's How to Thicken Mashed Potatoes Quickly - AOL

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    You can turn a watery mash into fluffy perfection with these easy methods. Before you have a potato emergency, read up on how to thicken mashed potatoes. You can turn a watery mash into fluffy ...

  8. Former Liberty QB Kaidon Salter commits to Colorado for final ...

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    Colorado has added a top QB through the transfer portal. Per multiple reports, former Liberty QB Kaidon Salter is set to transfer to the Buffaloes for his final season of eligibility.Colorado is ...

  9. Chakreshvari - Wikipedia

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    The color of the goddess is golden. Her Vehicle is the Garuda. She has eight arms. As seen in photos, she is depicted with carrying two Chakras in upper two arms, carrying Trishula/ Vajra, bow, arrow, noose, Elephant goad and last arm as Varadamudra.