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Apsaras on Hindu Temple at Banares, 1913. The origin of 'apsara' is the Sanskrit अप्सरस्, apsaras (in the stem form, which is the dictionary form). Note that the stem-form ends in 's' as distinct from, e.g. the nominative singular Rāmas / Rāmaḥ (the deity Ram in Hindi), whose stem form is Rāma.
"The Ritual Origins of the Classical Dance Drama of Cambodia". Asian Theatre Journal. 3 (2): 179– 203 – via JSTOR. Kol, Sarou (2018). "One Corner of Intangible Culture Heritage of Cambodia" (PDF). Royal Academy of Cambodia. Norodom Buppha Devi (2016-01-20). "Royal Dances of Cambodia — Revival and Preservation". Beyond the Apsara.
Other stories in the Mahabharata detail the exploits of individual apsaras, who were often used by the gods as agents to persuade or seduce mythological demons, heroes and ascetics. The widespread use of apsaras as a motif for decorating the walls and pillars of temples and other religious buildings, however, was a Khmer innovation.
Pages in category "National parks of Cambodia" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Phnom Kulen National Park; P.
The Buddhist statue known as Lokesvara, photo taken in 1942. West of the third eastern gopura, on the main axis is a Hall of Dancers. The walls are decorated with apsaras; Buddha images in niches above them were systematically destroyed during the reign Jayavarman VIII. North of the Hall of Dancers is a two-storeyed structure with round columns.
At Angkor Wat, depictions included topless Apsaras holding sbai connected to their sampot, and a section of the northern wall showcased ladies wearing long sbai while holding various offerings. In contemporary Cambodia, sbai, along with chang kben and sampot, is considered the national costume.
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Phnom Kulen National Park is about 48 km from Siem Reap and contains a number of attractions such as its two waterfalls and the Kbal Spean's 'river of 1000 lingas'. It is also home to Preah Ang Thom, an active, 16th century pagoda that is home to the largest reclining Buddha in Cambodia. [31] Floating Village of Kampong P'luk