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Alasa Kanya (Sanskrit: अलसकन्या, romanized: Alasakanyā) is a form of Surasundari in Indian iconography, which portrays an indolent female or maiden.^[1]^[2] 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.^[3]

^ Bawa, Seema (2002). "From Aditi /Laksmi to Dugdhadharini: A Gendered Analysis of Iconography in Post Mauryan Art". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 63: 121–137. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44158081.
^ Bowie, Theodore Robert; Art, Indiana University Museum of (1965). Ancient Indian Sculpture and Painting. Indiana University Art Museum.
^ "Secular Female Imagery in Orissan Temple Architecture: the Case of Alasa Kanyas". The Chitrolekha Journal on Art and Design. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

[:1-1] Bawa, Seema (2002). "From Aditi /Laksmi to Dugdhadharini: A Gendered Analysis of Iconography in Post Mauryan Art". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 63: 121–137. ISSN 2249-1937. JSTOR 44158081.

[2] Bowie, Theodore Robert; Art, Indiana University Museum of (1965). Ancient Indian Sculpture and Painting. Indiana University Art Museum.

[:0-3] "Secular Female Imagery in Orissan Temple Architecture: the Case of Alasa Kanyas". The Chitrolekha Journal on Art and Design. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2023.

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