Bidadari
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Bidarari (also apsara) is a celestial nymph or heavenly maiden. Beautiful, pure, and refined, Bidadari are supernatural beings who live in the heavens, serving Indra in his celestial court. They are often perceived as a symbol of divine power.
Condong
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
A palace maidservant whose function is to set the scene before royal characters appear.
Kunti (Dewi Kunti)
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Wise and stoic, Kunti is the mother of the Pandavas from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata. Her character is associated with perseverance, compassion, and responsibility.
See also Digital Wayang Encyclopedia.
Sikandi
Wayang Kulit, Bali
Known also as Srikandi. A character from the Hindu epic, The Mahabharata. Born male, Sikandi transforms into a female; she becomes the second wife of Arjuna.
See also, Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia.
Sudesna
Wayang Kulit, Bali.
Queen Sudesna of the Matsya Kingdom is wife of King Virata (Bali). This Balinese character is adapted from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata.
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