Posts Tagged "apsara"

APAD 216: Heavenly apsara

Posted by on Jan 27, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

This is another photo of an apsara. Long time ago, I watched a production of the Cambodian version of Ramayana. It was unbelievable!

apsaras and devatas khmer culture

And there she emerges… all bathed in (yellow) light, looking so ethereal.

Monday Mellow Yellows

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APAD 164: Heavenly dancers

Posted by on Jul 24, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Apsaras and Devatas, Cambodia life, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

apsara khmer dance angkor wat

Apsaras are beautiful, supernatural (females) beings that are superb in dancing. Images of apsaras are found prominently carved on ancient Angkorian temples, particularly the Angkor Wat.

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APAD 037: Apsara carving at Bayon Temple

Posted by on Nov 20, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

Apsara carvings at Bayon Temple

This carving in one of the pillars at Bayon Temple is just one of the hundreds of thousands of Apsara carvings at the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park in Siem Reap. The carvings are now worn out but, as you can see, the beautifula details are still there.

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