Apsara Collection

Apsara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Maidens among clouds. 5th c. SRI LANKA. Sigiriya. Fresco of 500 ladies in the rock wall of the fortress. World Heritage. Hindu art. Fresco

Apsara, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cambodia, Siem Reap Province, Siem Reap. Traditional Apsara dancers giving an evening performance

Apsara dancers, stone carvings at Banteay Kdei temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Stone carvings of Apsara dancers at Prasat Bayon temple ruins, Angkor Thom, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Apsara dancer, stone carvings at Banteay Kdei temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Celestial Beauty (Apsara) in Adoration, Champa period, about 1100. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Beauty (Apsara) in Adoration, Champa period, about 1100

Celestial Beauty (Apsara), 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Beauty (Apsara), 8th century

Group of Four Celestial Dancing Beauties (Apsaras), Angkor period, late 12th/early 13th century

Celestial Beauty (Apsara), 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Beauty (Apsara), 12th century

Panel with low-relief carving of Buddhist apsaras (wood)
FSG324836 Panel with low-relief carving of Buddhist apsaras (wood) by Japanese School; 51.5x18x1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

One of a pair of Apsarases, Buddhist heavenly beings (gold)
425416 One of a pair of Apsarases, Buddhist heavenly beings (gold) by Chinese School, Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368); 4.7x2.3x8.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Apsaras, 17th-18th century (polychrome wood)
874750 Apsaras, 17th-18th century (polychrome wood) by Japanese School; 50.8 x93.98 x27.94 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info)

Panel with low-relief carving of Buddhist apsaras (wood)
FSG324835 Panel with low-relief carving of Buddhist apsaras (wood) by Japanese School; 51.4x18x1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Apsaras, 17th-18th century (polychrome wood)
874749 Apsaras, 17th-18th century (polychrome wood) by Japanese School; 50.8 x93.98 x27.94 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info)

Cast of apsara from Angkor Wat western entrances central towers gate, Musee Guimet, Museum of Asian Arts, Paris, France, Europe

Sculpture of Apsara, Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Apsaras represent an important motif in the stone bas-reliefs of the Angkorian temples in Cambodia

Apsara (Devata) bas relief sculpture, Angkor
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Apsara portrait in Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the world heritage. Its located in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Sri Lanka, Central Province, Matale District, Sigiriya, Fresco depicting Apsara female spirit 5th Century, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old patterns in Bayon temple
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 514982805

Apsara at Banteay Srei Palace
Tonnaja Travel Photography, 514982951

Illustration of celestial dancer Apsara in front of map highlighting ancient kingdom of the Khmers

Carving in Banteay Srei, Angkor
Apsaras, dancers carved in relief at the miniature temple of Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Apsara at the corner of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
An Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist mythology

Apsara angle on the wall of Angkor wat, Siem reap, Cambodia

Only one smilely apsara sculpture from 1800+ apsara at Angkor wat, siem reap, cambodia

Cambodia Angkor Apsara on the wall of Angkor wat

Bas relief carvings, Angkor Wat temple
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Apsara representation, Angkor Wat

Apsara (Devata) bas relief sculpture, Angkor
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Apsara (Devata) bas relief sculpture, Angkor
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Close-up of a sculpture carved on the wall of a temple, Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Devatas, also Apsaras, from Hindu and Buddhist mythology carved in bas relief in Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu

Beng Mealea Angkorian Temples, near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Carvings of Apsaras (celestial dancers) at Beng Mealea Temple, near Siem Reap, Cambodia. These Angkorian temples have been left in an unrestored state

Angkor Wat stone carvings depicting apsara dancers, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Apsara dancers carved as part of the bas-relief walls at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat stone carvings depicting apsara dancers, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Detailed carvings at Angkor Wat depicting apsara dancers, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bas-Relief carvings at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Intricate Bas-Relief carvings at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Tree Roots Covered Ta Prohm Ancient Temple
Ta Prohm Ancient Temple covered by jungle tree roots in Angkor (Siem Reap), Cambodia

Tree Roots Covered Ta Prohm Ancient Temple
Ta Prohm Ancient Temple covered by jungle tree roots in Angkor (Siem Reap), Cambodia

Banteay Srei and Beautiful Carving Details
The close up shot for detail of sandstone carving and Apsara statue of ancient Banteay Srei temple. Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva

Banteay Srei
The close up shot for detail of sandstone carving and Apsara statue of ancient Banteay Srei temple. Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva

The ancient ruins of Ta Prohm Temple
The beautiful detail of stone wall carving of Apsara sculpture of the ancient Ta Prohm Temple with the ruins in the foreground. It has been left as it appear since discovered in the past

Stone Carving of Apsara in Angkor Wat
The vertical panorama (vertorama) of stone carving of beautiful Apsara on the wall of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bas-relief carvings of Apsara, Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Apsara carvings in the Leper King Terrace in Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pediment. c. 967. Belonging to the temple of Banteay Srei. Stoneware. Scene of Mahabharata: the demons (asura) Sunda and Upasunda fighting over the apsara Tilottama. Khmer art. Relief on rock

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"Apsara: The Enchanting Maidens Among Clouds in Southeast Asia" Discover the captivating world of Apsara, a celestial beauty that has mesmerized cultures across Indochina and Southeast Asia for centuries. Originating from ancient Sri Lanka in the 5th century, these ethereal beings have become an iconic symbol of grace and elegance. In Cambodia's bustling capital city, Phnom Penh, one can witness the enchantment firsthand. Siem Reap province is another destination where traditional Apsara dancers gracefully perform during evening shows, immersing visitors in the rich cultural heritage of this region. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor showcases stunning stone carvings depicting Apsara dancers at Banteay Kdei temple ruins and Prasat Bayon temple. These intricate artworks transport us back to a time when these heavenly maidens were revered as divine figures. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by the celestial allure of Apsaras. From Champa period masterpieces dating back to 1100 to unknown creators' works from the 8th and 12th centuries, their beauty continues to captivate hearts even today. Not limited to temples alone, Buddhist apsaras also adorn wooden panels with low-relief carvings. These delicate creations showcase their eternal presence within spiritual realms, and are more than just mythical creatures; they represent an embodiment of feminine grace and celestial charm that transcends time and borders. As you delve into the mystique surrounding them, prepare to be enchanted by their timeless allure throughout Asia's diverse landscapes.