Apsaras - The captivating nymph Khmer: អប្សរា) are a member of a class of celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist culture originated from Narayana, the ancient myth of India. They were originally a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters, but, later play the role of a "nymph" or "fairy". They figure prominently in the sculptures, dance, literature and paintings of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
A 12th-century sandstone statue of an apsara from Madhya Pradesh, India. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Apsaras on Hindu Temple at Banares, 1913
Apsara, Devi Jagadambi temple at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India
Apsara on a 1931 postage stamp of Indochina
A gandharva is a member of a class of celestial beings in Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, whose males are divine performers such as musicians and singers, and the females are divine dancers. In Hinduism, they are regarded to be the celestial demigods who serve as the musicians of the devas.
Wood carving of a gandharva, Thailand
Linga inside a railing (left), being worshipped by gandharvas winged creatures. Art of Mathura, circa 100 BCE.
The horse-head Tumburu or Tumbara is described as best among gandharvas in Hinduism
Dhṛtarāṣṭra, one of the Four Heavenly Kings and the king of the gandharvas.
