Rambha is one of the prominent apsaras, the celestial nymphs of Svarga, in Hindu mythology. She is extolled to be unrivalled in her accomplishments in the arts of dancing, music, and beauty.
Rambha tries to seduce Shuka, painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Rambha (centre) sings in front of Vishvamitra, a painting from the Mughal Ramayana.
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