Renowned Apsara sent by Indra to break the penance of sage Vishvamitra. Successfully seduced him, giving birth to Shakuntala. Later returned to heaven.
Attributes
BeautySeductionDanceCompassion
Symbols
LotusDance
Consort
Vishvamitra (temporary)
Scriptures
MahabharataPuranasKalidasa's Shakuntala
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India (mythological recognition)
Iconography
Depicted as a supremely beautiful celestial dancer.