FRENCH ESTABLISHMENTS IN INDIA (Établissements Français dans l'Inde) issued between 1948 and 1952 three stamps based on Apsara.
The Apsara are known for their exceptional beauty, grace, and skill in dance, music, and the arts. Originating as water and cloud spirits during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), they reside in Indra's heaven as dancers for the gods and consorts to the Gandharvas. They are sometimes sent to seduce sages or mortals performing intense penance that threatens the gods' power.
The name translates to "one who moves in water" (ap = water, sara = motion). They appeared during the churning of the ocean.
This was part of a "Hinduist Sculptures" series featuring deities and architectural motifs from the region.
This particular stamp had a face value of 1 cache. The set was designed by Rolland and printed/engraved by H. V. PARIS
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