Erotic sculptures on
the temple walls
Hindu-Temples:
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| Thapi Dharma Rao (1887-1973) book cover page. |
Why Does Hindu Temple Walls and Other Structures Have Sex
Sculptures and Architecture ?
Hindu religion is one of
the largest religions which is followed by millions across globe and has its
roots relating to early inception of humans and civilization on earth. Temples
of Hindu have been often denoted as the replicas of the cosmology of the
universe
As per the spiritual and
religious manuscripts and Vedas it has been stated that the architecture and
the sculptures of a temple not only limns the cosmology of the universe but
explicitly portrays sensual material pleasures on their walls, which conveys
the point that we do not have to get distracted by these temptations and should
move forward single mindedly towards the Lord and Almighty.
Nudity has always been associated with renunciation in
spirituality in most of largest religions which have been followed my many
across the world. India’s highly followed spiritual and motivational leader
Vivekananda said “Unless you are spiritually mature enough, don’t read Raslila,
because you are going to mis read it” Hence we can conclude that for the
uninformed vision these depictions of erotic sculptures may appear vulgar, but
to the informed one they are replicas of the soul’s spiritual journey towards
God which can be claimed as the first point and the primary understanding. Here
are some of the temples which are well known for the erotic sculptures and
architecture.
Here are the some temples mentioned having sex sculptures.....
1)Khajuraho, Madhya
Pradesh
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| Khajuraoo-Madya Pradesh |
Kamasutra.
Watch the sound and light show for an interesting
perspective on Khajuraho. We would suggest you all to visit Khajuraho temple
during the Khajuraho Dance Festival in the first week of February.
2) Markandeshwar
Temple, Maharashtra
Markandeshwar temple is located by the River Wainganga, with
sprinkling of erotic art. Ancient sources claim that temple has been built by
danavas (evil forces) in one night with stone in Hemadpanth architecture.
Devotees come in large from far and wide during the Mahashivratri annual fair
every year. Best time to visit the temple would be during the celebrations of
Mahashivratri hiring a car from Nagpur. Although there are other ways to reach
out the holy destination that is by bus and auto.
Markandeshwar Temple
3) Padawali Temple,
Madhya Pradesh
Erotic sculptures on Padawali temple
Fortress of Padawali is located in Morena district near the
Chambal Valley which was known for dacoits in the past. Due to the prevalence
of erotic art inside the fortress which has two stalwart lion at the entrance
it is known as ‘Mini Khajuraho’.
4) Ranakpur Jain
Temples, Rajasthan
Ranakpur temple erotic sculptures
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| Ranapur Jain temple-Rajastan |
Ranakpur Jain Temples located in Rajasthan state is made of
marbles. Ranakpur Jain temple is known for its superlative beauty as a‘vision
in white’ with its domes, shikharas and turrets. Interior architecture of the
Ranakpur Jain temple includes 1,444 elaborately carved marble pillars which
hold the temple. Another bewitching aspect over here is the portrayal over 100
snakes on a monolithic marble rock. This temple hints that not only Hindus
decorated temples with the erotic sculptures while Jains did too following
‘Digambara’ ideology.
5)Sun Temple, Orissa konark-sun-temple-
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| Konark-orissa |
Orrisa’s Sun Temple is another well-known temple for the
abundant titillating sculptures after Khajuraho temple. There are many artistic
sculptures which pass on a message of ancestors to the younger generations and
the devotees with the scenes of polygamy, polyandry and lesbian love. Sun
Temples name ‘Konark’ has been named after the combination of Kona (corner) and
Arka (Sun). One of the eye catchy monuments
of
over here at the Sun Temple is Sun God on a colossal chariot drawn by seven
horses which is usually referred as an architectural genius. We commend
travelers and people willing to visit Konark Temple in Orissa to also visit the
Konark Archaeological Museum nearby that contains fallen sculptures from the temple.
Sun Temple, Gujarat
Sun-temple-gujarat
Sun Temple of Gujarat is yet another magnificent place which
clearly depicts the brilliant architecture of India. People and other ancient
sources of the place claim that Lord Rama conducted a yagna here to purify
himself of the sin of killing a Brahmana-Ravana. Architecture of Konark Temple
of Gujarat is such that it catches first rays of the rising sun like Konark
Temple of Orissa. Apart from the temple’s architecture what could be more
watchable is the perfectly designed Kama Kunda (water tank) meant for ablutions
and for a reflection of the temple in the water.
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| Osiana-Rajastan |
6)Osian, Rajasthan
Osian temple Rajasthan
Osian Temple of Rajasthan is a cluster of Hindu and Jain
temples dating back to the 11 century AD. Temple archway of the resident
goddess Sachiya Mata temple is one of the gorgeous thing one could find over
here
to see along with some beautiful depiction of erotic love locked couples
in different positions and poses.
7) Virupaksha Temple,
Karnataka
Virupaksha temple
Virupaksha Temple is located on the banks of Tungabhadra
River in Tungabhadra River. This temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his
avatar has beautiful pillars and towered gateways which could make your day.
Walls and other architectures in the temple vicinity with depicts a nude woman
being ‘admired’ by men and women around her some of the worthy sculptures to be
watched. Best time to visit the temple is during the Hampi festival in
November.
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| Virupaksha temple -Karnataka |
Some other temples and well known carved architectures are
Chalukya times and Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura, Meenakshi temple of Madurai,
Veeraranarayan temple of Gadag and Nugguhalli, the Badami and Banashankari
temples and Vijayanagar temples of Bhatkal and Lepakshi with erotic sculptures
are wrathful to be watched. Share your views and impressions with us leaving
them below as comments below.
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