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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]

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  4. 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]

  5. 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]

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    #40 My Attempt To Bonsai An Avocado Tree Grown From Seed. 3 Years Old Now Image credits: Nordic_Plant_Lover #41 It Is A Total Pain In The A** To Water All These Guys, But They Make Me So Happy!

  7. Salabhanjika - Wikipedia

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    Salabhanjika, Hoysala era sculpture, Belur, Karnataka, India. A salabhanjika or shalabhanjika is a term found in Indian art and literature with a variety of meanings. In Buddhist art, it means an image of a woman or yakshi next to, often holding, a tree, or a reference to Maya under the sala tree giving birth to Siddhartha (Buddha). [1]

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    A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders — sheriffs, captains, lieutenants, chiefs of police — buying and illegally selling firearms, even weapons of war, across 23 U.S ...

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    At first, BetOnline accepted bets on a handful of high school football games per year, the online gaming site’s brand manager, Dave Mason, told Yahoo Sports.