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Erotic Sculptures of Khajuraho - 4

Khajuraho do leave a lasting impression of the erotic art on everybody’s mind, however, it is very suprising to know that the erotic sculptures occupy only 10% of the entire artwork represented on the walls of the temples. ​Sexual pleasure has been considered an art and the erotic sculptures elaborate various sexual themes and different human expressions by showing men and women in intimate lovemaking and sexual positions. What impressed me the most about the erotic art on Khajuraho Temples is the acceptance of sexual desire as an essential part of human life by Hindu tradition. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Khajuraho, India
Camera: NIKON Z 8
Copyright: © Pinaki Sarkar