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Urvashi

उर्वशी
Also known as: Urvaśī, Chief of Apsaras, Pururavas' Beloved

About

The most celebrated Apsara. Emerged from the thigh of sage Narayana. Wife of King Pururavas. Known for her beauty, pride, and the famous love story with Pururavas (the Urvashi-Pururavas legend in the Rigveda).

Attributes

BeautyDancePrideCelestial artLove story

Symbols

LotusDanceRadiance
Consort
Pururavas (temporary)

Scriptures

RigvedaMahabharataPuranasKalidasa's Vikramorvashiyam

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (mythological recognition)

Iconography

Depicted as the epitome of celestial beauty, adorned with finest jewelry and garments.