దేవాలయాల్లో శృంగార శిల్పాలు ఎందుకు వుంటాయో తెలుసా ll Reason behind nude art at hindu temples
India has been a land of temples with finest art and architecture across its geographical destinations. While very often many endless questions start brainstorming after being ascertained with the erotic sex sculptures on the wall so of temple for the devotees and visitors to the holy religious place. Discussions and rumors have been abundant after these erotic sculptures while only a few could be found valid and acceptable.Hindu religion is one of the largest religion which is followed by millions across globe and has its roots relating to early inception of humans and civilization on earth. Temples of Hindu have been often denoted as the replicas of the cosmology of the universe. As per the spiritual and religious manuscripts and Vedas it has been stated that the architecture and the sculptures of a temple not only limns the cosmology of the universe but explicitly portrays sensual material pleasures on their walls, which conveys the point that we do not have to get distracted by these temptations and should move forward single mindedly towards the Lord and Almighty.
Nudity has always been associated with renunciation in spirituality in most of largest religions which have been followed my many across the world. India’s highly followed spiritual and motivational leader Vivekananda said “Unless you are spiritually mature enough, don’t read Raslila, because you are going to mis read it” Hence we can conclude that for the uninformed vision these depictions of erotic sculptures may appear vulgar, but to the informed one they are replicas of the soul’s spiritual journey towards God which can be claimed as the first point and the primary understanding. Here are some of the temples which are well known for the erotic sculptures and architecture.
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho temple has been built by Chandela Kings in Madhya Pradesh. Ancient sources claim that Chandela Kings were greatly acted upon by the Tantric traditions while this temple is believed to be symbolize the ultimate seductress. Sculptures and the architecture of the temple made with the fine sandstone are well rounded finish while the later ones are more angular. Khajuraho temple sculptures twisting, broad hipped and high breasted nymphs, fleshy apsaras and extravagantly interlocked maithunas run riot along the surface of stone were described as “the apogee of erotic art” by the Mc Connachie in his history of the Kamasutra.Watch the sound and light show for an interesting perspective on Khajuraho. We would suggest you all to visit Khajuraho temple during the Khajuraho Dance Festival in the first week of February.
Markandeshwar Temple, Maharashtra
Markandeshwar temple is located by the River Wainganga, with sprinkling of erotic art. Ancient sources claim that temple has been built by danavas (evil forces) in one night with stone in Hemadpanth architecture. Devotees come in large from far and wide during the Mahashivratri annual fair every year. Best time to visit the temple would be during the celebrations of Mahashivratri hiring a car from Nagpur. Although there are other ways to reach out the holy destination that is by bus and auto
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