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thumb|A 12th-century sandstone statue of an apsara from Madhya Pradesh, India

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An apsara is a celestial or semi-divine female figure in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often depicted in ancient Indian art and sculpture like the 12th-century example shown here. These figures are significant in understanding the religious beliefs and artistic traditions of classical India, as they frequently appear in temple carvings and represent idealized beauty and grace in these spiritual traditions.

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