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DAILY PHOTO: Jagadambi Leogryph

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Taken October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho.

Taken October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho

 

This mythical beast adorns the plinth at Jagadambi Temple in the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho. I hope its breath was not foul.

DAILY PHOTO: The Colorful Side of Khajuraho

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Taken on October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho

Taken on October 22, 2015 at Khajuraho

DAILY PHOTO: The Erotic Artwork of Khajuraho

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Title: "A kiss so good his head exploded" Taken at Khajuraho on October 22, 2015

Title: “A kiss so good his head exploded” Taken at Khajuraho on October 22, 2015

 

If it’s not apparent from the title, this post features sculptures of a graphic nature. If you tend toward the puritanical, turn back now or be introduced to the wild side of ancient Indian sexual positions.

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I love the theme of covering one’s eyes–just not all that carefully.

DAILY PHOTO: Kandariya-Mahadeva Roof Details

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Taken at the Khajuraho Western Group on October 22, 2015

Taken at the Khajuraho Western Group on October 22, 2015

 

I just got back from a trip to Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Sarnath, and I’ll be resuming posts–starting with pictures from this visit. Here is one of one of the details on the roof of one of the Western Group of temples. (The Western Group are the most well-preserved and extensive of the surviving temples.)