Right in the heart of this country, which gives plenty of evidence of its discomfort with expressions of love and intimacy every day, exists some of the most explicit and eloquent depictions of lovemaking and sexual liberation carved in stone. Amid the surrounding forests and the dusty village, several fancy hotels and cafes are doling out pancakes to any number of foreign tourists—all for one of the most intriguing mysteries of Indian history. What are these acrobatic, orgiastic scenes doing on the walls of ancient Indian temples?
Heritage
Temple Town Of Khajuraho Is Beauty Etched In Stone
The group of temples was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. Here's a look at how the temples became one of the richest repositories of explicit and eloquent depictions of lovemaking
OT Staff
4 January 2024
According to legends, there were 85 temples in Khajuraho, but only 25 have survived
According to legends, there were 85 temples in Khajuraho, but only 25 have survived
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