Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c27.s7.t8.17
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v2.c27.s7.t8.17
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v2.c27.s7.t8.17
(Note 9).—Lacshmi, the apsara or sea-nymph, is feigned residing amongst the waters of the lotos-covered lake. In the hot weather the Rajpoot ladies dip their corsets into an infusion of sandal-wood, hence the metaphor.