Table of Contents
- 1 Why are sculptures used in temples during sex?
- 2 Which temple has sex sculpture?
- 3 Who made Khajuraho sculpture?
- 4 Which temples are well known for their Nagara-style symbolism and erotic figures and sculptures * 1 point?
- 5 Which heritage site well known for its stepped corridors sculptures and stone carving in the well?
- 6 Which temples are well known for their Nagara style symbolism and erotic figures and sculptures * 1 point?
Why are sculptures used in temples during sex?
In the ancient world, sex education is a taboo. So these erotic sculptures on the temples were one of the source for sex education and sculpting them on the temple strongly depicts that this sexual activity is important for our humankind to regenerate and to have kids so to form generations of mankind on earth.
Which temple has sex sculpture?
Virupaksha Temple
Virupaksha Temple, Karnataka Located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, the Virupaksha temple is a beautiful example of construction and form that boasts of these erotic structures in the outer walls. The sculptures here admire the state of nudity and polygamous relationships.
What is the significance of Khajuraho temple?
Khajuraho is popular for its group of artistic temples which were built by the Chandela rulers between the 10th and 12th Century. Chandela rulers were the great patrons of art and this is the reason that the Khajuraho group of temples is known for its sculptural wealth.
Why are Indian sculptures naked?
Artists of ancient India wanted to depict their subjects closer to nature. Thus, the temple figures are in their most natural form- semi or full nude forms.
Who made Khajuraho sculpture?
the Chandela dynasty
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 885 AD and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers.
Which temples are well known for their Nagara-style symbolism and erotic figures and sculptures * 1 point?
The correct answer is option 1 i.e Khajuraho. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Who robbed the Somnath temple?
In 1026, Mahmud Ghazni lent the precious jewels and property of Somnath temple. After looting, slaughtering innumerable pilgrims of the temple and burning the temple and destroying it.
Which temples are well known for their Nagara-style of architecture having erotic sculptures?
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
Which heritage site well known for its stepped corridors sculptures and stone carving in the well?
Rani-ki-vav
Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014, Rani-ki-vav is well known for its stepped corridors, sculptures and stone sarvings in the well.