Most khajuraho temples were built between 950 ad and 1050 ad by the chandela dynasty. The temples are famous for their nagara style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. 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.
India is dotted with many glorious temples but erotica on the walls of some arouses curiosity and even puzzles tourists. Figurines in ancient indian temples often depict cultural and religious life but the exquisite sculptures of amorous couples in hedonistic love lock will definitely pique your curiosity says piya bose. In the previous articles we have discussed about the later mural traditions post mauryan trends in indian art and architecture arts of the mauryan period arts of indus.
This post is a part of the indian culture compilation based on the ncert text book an introduction to indian art part 1. In this mega article we shall discuss about the indian temple architecture and sculpture in detail. India s most graphic example of erotic temple art however the best preserved and most graphic example of erotic temple art can be found in the small town of khajuraho in the central indian state.
The hindu temples are unique temples among the india s prehistoric monuments. The sculptures of the 2nd and 3rd century bc depict the episodes from the life of lord buddha in the architectural setting of the vedic period. Another interesting facet of the indian temple sculptures is the indian cave temples.
The most significant remains of monumental mauryan art include the remains of the royal palace and. There was an imperial court sponsored art patronized by the emperors especially ashoka and then a popular style produced by all others. The surviving art of the mauryan empire which ruled at least in theory over most of the indian subcontinent between 322 and 185 bce is mostly sculpture.
See more ideas about indian temple temple chola temples. Jun 15 2013 explore pbbalaji s board south indian temples sculptures inscriptions on pinterest. Though statues of khajuraho temples attracts lots of people from across.
Interestingly only 10 of khajuraho temple sculptures are erotic and balance 90 of statues depict day to day activities of life as shown in most of the temples.
Sculptures in indian temples. Indian temples are well famous for its architecture design and sculptures there are very few temples in india features with erotic sculptures such as tripurantaka temple in karnataka chennakesava temple at somanathapura kailasa temple in ellora nanda devi temple of almora mandwa mahal in chattisgarh tripurantaka temple in karnataka ranakpur jain temple of rajasthan modhera sun temple in. Love cast in stone. Temples in india depicting erotic art although figurines in ancient indian temples often depict cultural and religious life curiosity piques at the exquisite sculptures of amorous couples in hedonistic love lock says piya bose. The erotic sculptures of khajuraho temples have generated curiosity among indian as well as foreign travelers.
The erotic sculptures of khajuraho temples have generated curiosity among indian as well as foreign travelers. Temples in india depicting erotic art although figurines in ancient indian temples often depict cultural and religious life curiosity piques at the exquisite sculptures of amorous couples in hedonistic love lock says piya bose. Love cast in stone.
Indian temples are well famous for its architecture design and sculptures there are very few temples in india features with erotic sculptures such as tripurantaka temple in karnataka chennakesava temple at somanathapura kailasa temple in ellora nanda devi temple of almora mandwa mahal in chattisgarh tripurantaka temple in karnataka ranakpur jain temple of rajasthan modhera sun temple in.
