Architecture and sculpture are inextricably linked in hindu temples which are usually devoted to a number of different deities. Hindu art represents a plurality of beliefs and has deeply influenced the painting sculpture and architecture of the indian subcontinent. 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. Ranakpur temple is located pali of rajasthan.
The grand marble architecture of ranakpur temple also holds the passionate carvings of lovers and sexual practices. Ranakpur temple is one of the ancient jain temples where you can see the sex sculptures. The aphrodisiac carvings are not just found in hindu temples but also in jain temples.
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. 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. 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. They are holding musical instruments like lyre. Here the apsaras are depicted as independent figures.
The temples of kalgi too have wonderful apsara sculptures decorating the outer walls bhitti.
Sculptures of indian temples. 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. 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. The erotic sculptures of khajuraho temples have generated curiosity among indian as well as foreign travelers.
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. Though statues of khajuraho temples attracts lots of people from across.
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. The erotic sculptures of khajuraho temples have generated curiosity among indian as well as foreign travelers.
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. 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.
