Significance of Erotic Temple Sculptures

The erotic temple sculptures of ancient India reflect a time of openness, where human desire was acknowledged as part of life’s spectrum. Placed on outer walls, they symbolically invite one to transcend worldly urges before entering the sacred inner sanctum.

_{^{Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh}}

_{^{Sun Temple, Orissa}}

_{^{Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka}}

^{_{Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan}}

The sensuous sculptures portray India as more liberal even as far back as 4th century. They adorn the outer walls of the temples. According to historians, in order to enter the sanctum of a temple where the primary deity resides, one must get rid of all carnal desires.
_{^{via Times of India}}

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