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The marble goddess of everlasting grace offers boons to the mortals in their transient world of passion and attachment. Yaksini Cakresvari in the Jaina temple of Vimala Shah at Dilwara on Mt. Abu in south-western Rajasthan, 11th century A.D.
An Apsara striking a pose by her dainty arms that projects a dreamlike grace and the irresistable charm of the celestial world. Painting in the Jaina temple of Sittanavasal near Tanjore, c. 7th century A. D.
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