Sex is such a word that as soon as its name comes, people shy away from talking about it. Even in this age of education, sex is not discussed openly. The environment of western countries is quite open in this matter. But do you know that even in ancient times sex was an open topic which is reflected in some temples of India? You must be surprised to know, but there are indeed some temples in the country that depict sexual activities. Sensual and explicit figures are carved on the walls of these temples. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about those temples of the country where sex symbols have been the center of attraction for people. Let's know about these temples...
Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh
Built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty, the temple is one of the most important pieces of Indian art. These sets of Jain and Hindu temples took about 100 years to take shape. Originally a collection of about 85 temples, the number has been reduced to 25. It is located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, and about 175 km southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its erotic sculptures. The temples have a rich display of intricately carved sculptures. While they are famous for their erotic sculptures, sexual subjects comprise less than 10% of the temple's composition.
Sun Temple Konark, Orissa
The Sun Temple, located about 35 km from Puri on the coast of Odisha, is a huge temple dedicated to the deity Surya, which is one of the famous sex temples of India. The Sun Temple at Konark is a sacred place with depictions of sexual acts, including polygamy, homosexual relationships, and polyandry. Most of the idols of the temple have faced natural calamities throughout their time, while some exquisite idols are still preserved which can be seen on a visit to the temple.
Sun Temple Modhera, Gujarat
The Sun Temple at Modhera in Gujarat was built in the 11th century. Nowadays rituals or prayers are not performed in the temple but it is a major tourist place. The temple is now under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India. The Sun Temple is known for its unique architecture with sculptures depicting the churning of the ocean. Erotic sculptures can also be seen as a sexual act that was not considered impure at that time. For them, sex was a way of giving birth and was pure.
Virupaksha Temple, Hampi
The Virupaksha Temple, located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River at Hampi in the state of Karnataka, is one of the major sex temples in India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha who is another form of Lord Shiva. Due to the history and beautiful architecture of this temple, built during the seventh century, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Presently this temple is located in Hampi, which was a small temple located in the heart of the ancient and majestic Vijayanagara Empire. If you want to know about its architecture and history, then definitely visit Hampi temple in Karnataka. The temple has beautiful sculptures of many deities and the artifacts here depict mythological stories of many deities.
Lingaraja Temple, Odisha
Lingaraja means the king of Lingams. It is the primary devotional image in Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva. A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneshwar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, are the city's most prominent landmark and one of the state's major tourist attractions. The temple is dedicated to Harihara, a form of Vishnu and Shiva. The temple is built using laterite and sandstone and houses several sculptures. Many of the illustrations are from the Kamasutra, the ancient Hindu book on sexual behavior. Lingaraj Temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 feet high. Maintained by the Temple Trust Board and ASI, the temple receives an average of 6000 devotees daily and lakhs of devotees during festivals. Shivratri is the main festival celebrated in the temple. The entry of non-Hindus into the temple premises is prohibited.
Ranakpur Jain Temple, Rajasthan
The main Ranakpur Jain temple dedicated to the Jain god Rishabhdev is the most famous sex temple in India and one of the most important pilgrimage centers for followers of Jainism. The walls of the main shrine and other shrines of the Ranakpur Jain temple are carved with erotic sculptures of dancing apsaras, reflecting ancient erotic styles. Apart from this, the main attractions of the temple are 1444 marble pillars with unique carvings and attractive designs, which make it one of the most attractive places in India for tourists and art lovers to visit.
Sathyamurthy Perumal Temple, Tamil Nadu
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the Sathyamurthy Perumal Temple is one of the oldest sex temples in India. This temple presents chapters of Kamasutra on the outer walls. These erotic sculptures are believed to have been placed on the outer walls of temples to represent that humans had to leave their desires outside the temple before entering the sacred space. If you also want to introduce yourself to the erotic sculptures carved in the ancient style, then you must visit the Sathyamurthy Perumal Temple.
