New Delhi: The Khajuraho temples are one of the seven wonders of India, second only to the incredible Taj Mahal. While the brilliant architecture and symmetry remains a point of amazement, the Khajuraho temples mainly in the limelight because of the incredible erotic art and carvings. Although the erotic sculptures make for just 10% of the temples, the temples have become synonymous with love and erotica.The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravāhaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura, date palm and vāhaka, one who carries. Locals living in the Khajuraho village always knew about and kept up the temples as best as they couldHere are some beautiful and rare pictures of the The Khajuraho temples:Erotic image of the the templeKhajuraho temples are mainly made of sandstone and there is no usage of mortarThe incredible architecture of this temple is studied even today for its excellence and longevityLocals living in the Khajuraho village always knew about and kept up the temples as best as they couldErotic art that lends a touch of sensuality to KhajurahoThe story goes that a beautiful woman called Hemavathy was bathing in the dark under moonlight, when she was seduced by the moon himself.She ran into the forests for refuge and raised her son, Chandravarman alone. The moon however promised her that their son would one day rule over a kingdomTrue to his word, Chandravarman grew up to establish the Chandela dynasty.It is believed that Chandravarman was influenced by his mother's story and so he built temples with sculptures depicting human passions and probably, the futility of the sameKhajuraho's temples go beyond the KamasutraBuilt by the Chandela Rajputs, these temples hidden amidst forests were not fully explored until the 19th centuryDedicated to deities and their various cults, these shrines go beyond religion and historyThe sculptural embellishments include, besides the cult images; parivara, parsva, avarana devatas, dikpalas, the apsarases and sura-sundaris which win universal admiration for their delicate, youthful female forms of ravishing beautyThe attire and ornamentation embrace the winsome grace and charmEvery shrines present here have highly elevated sandstone display placeTemples rockcut designs and sculptures are the most stunning magnetism for touristsTemples walls are embelished with erotic sculptures, which comprise goddess, plenty spcaes in appropriate place, espousal pairs, dancers in various alterations
Updated on: August 07, 2013 9:08 IST
