The
sculptures in Khajuraho temple can be
arranged into 8 categories :
The cult icons
The attendant and surrounding divinities
The demi-gods
Celestial Women
Erotic images and Amorous couple
Secular scenes
Animal figures
The erotic art of Khajuraho temples is
basically artistic depiction of senses
rather than crude eroticism
An exquisite sculpture decorated on the
north wall of Lakshmana temple which
represent a couple playing with a
monkey. The stimulating images of
Khajuraho culture art is homage to the
flow in the body actions, expressions of
women portrayed as mother, celestial
beauty or mistress are also homage to
the boundless power of elegance of the
supreme.
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