Khajuraho temples, # 6, India by suresh_krishna

Photography • Historical • posted on Dec 16, 2005

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Sorry, I have not been able to comment on your pictures. All my grandchildren are here for holidays and I want to spend time with them as I do not see them often. They will be here till the first week of Jan. I seek your understanding. I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Top Picture: A woman applying kohl to her eyes. There are various sculptures in Khajuraho temples of women beautifying and adorning themselves. It gives an insight into the beauty aids of the day 1000 years ago in India. On either side of the woman are Sharduls. Shardul is a mythical beast , These are often interspersed between deities, apsaras and other figures through out Khajuraho temples' sculptures, . Shardul represents the beastiality in humans. The man riding it, about to be swallowed, represents ignorance and the one trying to kill it represents knowledge. Sharduls come with many faces such as lion, parrot, elephant , peacock etc. Bottom Picture: Kandariya Mahadev temple. (11th century), dedicated to Lord Shiva. The kings of the Chandela dynasty who ruled between 9th and 13th century, left no records or rock edicts about their kingdom or why the temples were built. The village of Khajuraho (pop. 3000) is like any of the million villages in India, tucked away among the forest land in central India.

Comments (21)

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Zacko

8:19AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

Oh my! They sure did put alot of love and care into making these temples didnt they. The details are breathtaking. Both photos are really beautiful. Have fun with the young ones. #:O)

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TwoPynts

8:47AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

2 more brillant images to add to this series, and some great info too. Luv the symbolism. I hope you have more of these, I've enjoyed it quite a bit!

dragonfly2000

8:49AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

Amazing architecture. Love this series; have a great holiday with the family.

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kansas

9:42AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

Beautiful statues and temple. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a most wonderful and enjoyable time with your family. The grandchildren will grow up too fast, so enjoy them while you can. Have a marvelous Christmas/holiday.

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oscilis

9:45AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

Really, really interesting series. They don't make buildings like that anymore! Have a great festive season and enjoy your family,

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rayburg

9:58AM | Fri, 16 December 2005

beautiful photos and presentation. Looks like they had breast implants back in those days or breasts were a big interest for sculptures back then..thanks for sharing this beautiful place with us and the intersting info..Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

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