Alasa Kanya

Alasa Kanya (Sanskrit: अलसकन्या, romanized: Alasakanyā) is a form of Surasundari in Indian iconography, which portrays an indolent female or maiden. There are several forms and representation of this imagery, observed mainly in temple architecture from medieval period in the form of sculptures. It is believed these female representations are a dedication to Devi and her characteristics. Several such forms adorn the temples of Odisha.

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