The court of Devaraja Indra is said to be glorious due to the presence of Apsaras- divine damsels who have perfected all arts, crafts, and creative endeavors and are exceedingly beautiful. When the Hindu sculptor began constructing the abode of the gods on earth, he recreated a place fit for the heavenly beings, with marvelous architecture, true-to-life sculptures, and icons of Apsaras. Heavenly maidens on the walls and decoration of Hindu temples are one of the most popular and exquisite examples of Hindu iconography- divine, beautiful and auspicious. The large wooden Apsara idol you see here is inspired by the musicians of Swarga, who indulged in playing sweet melodies, filling the environment with vibrant positivity and allure.
The wooden Apsara playing the flute is carved in a rounded manner, surrounded by a floral aureole whose centerpiece is a blossoming lotus or Padma, the symbol of eternal beauty and purity. The Apsara has her hair tied in an elaborate updo, adorned with chains of jewels and a tiara. A few curls of her hair frame her forehead pleasingly on which is a small Bindi (dot). Arched eyebrows, large eyes, and fuller lips bring an exquisite youthfulness to the wooden Apsara idol. Intricately carved ornaments such as necklaces, armbands, breast ornaments, bangles, girdles, and anklets are employed in the beautification of the celestial maiden. Her hands hold the flute close to her lips as if she is about to play the instrument.
The divine flute player seems to be enjoying her moments with her instrument, to whose tunes her body is moving. Her uncomparable youthfulness and suppleness highlighted gorgeously in this wooden statue fill the ambiance with heavenly bliss. According to the Shilpaprakasha, she is one of the many Alasya Kanya or ladies in relaxed postures whose presence completes a devalaya or home of gods. The addition of this wooden statue to your space will make it the perfect place for positive and divine energies to enter and reside.
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