Chapter 294: It Was the Light of Dusk

Stone statue of Vishnu on his body. The stone carving of the elephant god on the body of the pen %fun www.biquge.info%pavilion is simple. The stone carved lion on the body is full of spirit. A stone statue of the incarnation of Vishnu on his body. The large area of exquisite relief carvings in the recess wall between the main tower on the north and south sides of the temple and the auxiliary tower on the east side is the most essential part of the temple's sculpture.

This is a group of reliefs located on the north side. The idol located on the first floor of the concave relief group on the north side: Brahma, one of the three main gods of Hinduism. Known as the "God of Creation". Located in the second and third floors of the concave wall relief group on the north side, there are three statues of small fairy goddesses that are full of life. The one on the left is scratching his back.

The one in the middle is smoothing his long hair, and the one on the right is picking up his spurs. Their images have been described as "living and beautiful" in the India chapter of the world-famous travel book "Lonely Planet". On the third floor of the concave relief group on the north side, there are two love sculptures, this is the middle one, and the one on the left is damaged.

According to research, Khajuraho's love sculpture is related to the Tandoro religion that was popular during the Moon Dynasty. Tandoroism is an Hindu esoteric religion that originated from Hinduism around the 5th to 9th centuries AD and mainly promotes some religious ideas related to sexuality. The cosmology of Esoteric mysticism holds that the ** of male and female sexes is a metaphor for the unity of the two poles of the universe.

Through imaginary or real male and female sexes, one can experience the bliss of oneness with God and with the spirit of the universe, and this sexual ritual or sexual yoga is seen as a shortcut to the liberation of the soul. In the Tandoro carnival ceremony, the then King Khajura Hochandra conceived himself as a male god and a woman as a goddess.

In addition to the women of higher status, there were also a large number of charming temple dancers raised by the temple, namely the "god slaves", Devadhasid, the female slaves of the gods. The amorous female statues on the Khajuraho Temple are a portrayal of the glamorous figure of the temple dancing girl. On the whole, the proportion of love themes in the sculptures of the ancient temple group of Khajuraho is very small.

If calculated in a single number, it should not exceed 5%, or even lower, so it is a bit far-fetched to call the temple of Khajuraho "the temple of sex". But there is no doubt that it is precisely the presence of these bold love sculptures of high artistic value that has made Khajuraho famous.

It is a relief group located in the recess wall between the main tower on the south side of the temple and the auxiliary tower on the east side. There is also a sculpture of love in the center of the third floor, but it has been damaged. The idol located on the first floor of the relief group on the south side: Vishnu, one of the three main gods of Hinduism, is known as the "guardian god of the universe and life".

The relief of the little fairy looking in the mirror on the third floor of the concave wall relief group on the south side is also a sculpture with a strong breath of life. The image of the little fairy looking in the mirror became a pattern in the group of Khajuraho reliefs, appearing several times. The main tower is home to numerous Vishnu and nymphs, as well as sandstone statues of mythical beasts.

These stone carvings are well-proportioned, with a life-like form, delicate carving, vivid image, and strong three-dimensional sense, as if there is a feeling of going down the wall at any time. There are many stone statues of people on the main tower, among which there is a group of love reliefs hidden in the shadows. Stone statues of mythical beasts and dancing girls.

This stone lion is carved to life. Stone carvings of mythical beasts and fairies. The fairy was closing her eyes to calm her nerves, and the monster next to her was indeed twisting and raising its legs, full of movement. This picture gives the impression of movement and stillness. Move strongly, be quiet. How graceful is this little fairy twisting and holding the ball, a bit like the one in modern volleyball ready to serve.

But this is the action of the ancients thousands of years ago. At the height of the temple base, there is also a circle of very vivid stone statues, the content is very close to real life. Most of them were accompanied by war elephants and horses, indicating that war was an important part of the kingdom at that time, followed by scenes of singing, dancing and celebratory with the gods.

There are also several groups of love sculptures hidden in the team, because this kind of naked sculpture theme is rare in the world, so it is quite attention-grabbing. The relief under the northwest corner tower, the grand map of the soldiers, and the many war elephants and horses in the team. The soldiers went out to the map, the soldiers went out to the map, and the war elephants of the two armies were pinched here. The elephant on the left uses its trunk to roll up the enemy and hang it upside down.

The life of the gods - listen to the opera and watch the dance. The statues reflect the life pursuits of King Chandra. The life of a fairy - go hunting when you have nothing to do. The life of the gods - enjoy the life of hugging before and after. The King's Military Band. The King's Military Band. On the pedestal under the small tower in the southeast corner, there are several groups of ** pictures known as "fragrant artworks".

The image description is bold and straightforward, and the scale is so large that one of the figures in the statue group also covers his face. Two sets of ** pictures, hidden in the life scene of the pestle. The statue was partially damaged, and I don't know if someone did it on purpose. Here are five sets of ** figures. Here are four sets of diagrams. Centaur ** diagram.

This is too much, the woman next to her looked frightened, and couldn't help but peek through her hand. It is located not far from the northwest side of the rear. There are three temples on this area, all on a high pedestal. On the far left is the largest temple in Khajuraho, Kandarya Mahadeva, and in the middle is a small temple, the Mahativa Temple.

On the right is the Deva Jagdam Mba Temple. Located in the middle of the scenic area near the western edge, it is the largest of the Khajuraho temple complexes and represents the pinnacle of Chandra architectural style. The temple was built in 1025~1050 by King Vidyadalla of Chandra to worship Shiva, one of the three main gods of India.

"Kandarya" means cave, and "Mahadeva" means great god, which is one of the titles of Shiva. The temple is built on a high pedestal, with a flat double cross shaped yellow sandstone building, 30 meters long and 20 meters wide. It includes five parts: the main hall, the corridor, the synagogue, the hall, and the porch, which are arranged in a line from west to east.

The tops of the main and minor towers are crowned with arched ribbed oblate lids and vases. On the top of the two corner conical towers above the synagogue, hall and porch on the east side of the main hall, the height gradually increases to the main tower, and the contour curve undulates in waves, forming the effect of the mountain range surging and gradually rising, and the main peak is more upright and magnificent.

Between the main hall of the temple and the outer wall of the synagogue are three layers of relief friezes, which are carved with group images of gods, fairies, lovers, and monsters, among which there are several very fine statues of love. In addition, in the niches, columns, arches, brackets, etc., of the temple, various statues were decorated. According to statistics, the total number of statues inside and outside this temple has reached 872, which is exquisitely honored.

This is a temple that is the pinnacle of world-class ancient architecture and art. The 35-meter-high main tower is surrounded by 84 small towers surrounded by stars and the moon, and Mount Kailash, which symbolizes the Himalayas, the "center of the world", is said to be located in the territory of the Dragon Kingdom.

It is the place where Lord Shiva resides and practices his practice. The building in front of you is not only magnificent, but also exquisite, so brilliant that it will pale in the face of gorgeous words. It is like a huge art sculpture, with a strong visual impact and artistic tension.

This ancient art building, although it has been eroded by wind and rain for thousands of years, is still so intact, finely carved, concave and convex, and exudes jade-like texture and color. This row of reliefs resembles huge seals.

At the waist of the main tower, there are three layers of exquisite statues of people, with different forms and expressions, like a living tribe of people hidden in a fairyland. The most elaborate sculptures of the temple are hidden in the recesses on the north and south sides between the main tower and the synagogue. This is a group of statues on the north side, and the three longitudinal ones in the middle are all love sculptures.

The sculpture of this theme is placed in the most conspicuous position in the center here, and the largest format, which fully demonstrates the creative ideas of its design leader. The large sculpture located on the north wall, with a string of three in the middle is a love theme, which is very eye-catching. A large sculpture on the south wall. The three vertical paintings in the middle are love themes.

The bottom one is depicted in the book "Traveling the World": "There is a statue that illustrates the feasibility of handstand and is therefore often photographed". "The sculptures here are the ultimate expression of feminine beauty and love skills." A standard image of Lord Shiva, one of the three main gods of Hinduism.

Shiva: The god of destruction in Hinduism. There are multiple personalities and appearances. Lord Shiva and his wife, Parvati, the goddess of the snow-capped mountains, practice in the mountains. The image of Lord Shiva in the middle is his standard form: the top two hands hold the trident and the scriptures, and the bottom two hands hold the flame and the jug respectively.

There was a sacred cow with its head raised under him, and it was his mount. The fairy on Shiva's left is grooming in the mirror, first on the right is his wife, Parvati, the goddess of the snow-capped mountains, and in the far right corner there are two people cheating nakedly. One look at the great god holding the fork knows that it is Shiva. The highlight of this group of sculptures is that the two on the left are dancing like a mesmerizer.

Look at this great god playing with a conch in his hand, his right hand is still holding a scepter, and the upper hand is holding *** and the other hand is holding a lotus, this must be the great god Vishnu. How could the little fairy on his left make such a sultry gesture to the great god? and the divine beast on the far left, which was very vivid.

The little fairy on Vishnu's right is not dressed as an ordinary fairy, but should be Vishnu's wife, the Hindu protector goddess, the auspicious goddess Lakshmi. She is said to be able to transform and accompany Vishnu when she descends to earth: when Vishnu incarnates as Ama, she is Dalarani, when Vishnu incarnates as Rama, she is Sita, and when Vishnu incarnates into the Black Heavens.

She is Rugmini. At birth, she held a lotus flower. The main character of this sculpture holds a conch, a scepter, and a flame in his palm, which should be Vishnu, and the fairy on his left is in a graceful posture, as if she is about to throw the ball down at any moment. As soon as this action is done, it is a thousand years of confiscation, and the woman on the right does not know if it is Lakshmi.

I fade my shirt lightly and make a temptation form. The statue in the middle is a reference to Hindu mythology: the incarnation of Vishnu, the Liona Rosingha, pulled out the intestines of the demon king Hiranya Kasipp, who defied Vishnu, and tore him to pieces. The two fairies, one on the left and one on the right, turned their heads and threw their eyes downward, completely ignoring the feelings of the great god in the middle.

The two on the left are so devoted, and the fairy looking in the mirror next to them is so determined. Seeing this sculpture, Xueluo wanted to shout loudly: "Girl, throw the ball down!" The fairy who twisted and pulled out the spurs at 180 degrees, this action designer can also think of it. Mythical beasts, soldiers, and war elephants come to life. The two bearded Indian tourists smiled very calmly and kindly at the camera of the snow falling.

From here, you can go up the stairs and go inside. The interior is very dim, and with the light cast by the doorway and the high windows, you can see a lot of reliefs. In the relief of the interior hall, the trunk of the elephant trunk god in the middle is lost. The relief figure in the interior, the fairy below is a bit of that.

A fairy statue comparable to Venus. Without a head, it still exudes the charm of a captivating city. Indoor reliefs, whether this is a group of people or a group of monkeys, are dancing or writhing to the sound of drums. I really saw them writhing in the dimness. The main deity of the temple is enshrined at the end of the indoor passage, and this position is below the main pagoda.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, so the looming idol inside the door must be Shiva. The statue of Lord Shiva, the owner of this temple, was unfortunately destroyed below the elbow. Mahativa TempleAfter seeing the Kandarya Temple, a little north of the temple is a very small temple, called the Mahativa Temple, which is also dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Look at the stone lion statue at the door. The lintel of the entrance to the Mahadeva temple is carved with an image of Lord Shiva, indicating that the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The interior is small and there is nothing. At the door, there is a stone statue of a divine beast, which looks like a half-human and half-lion, the size of a real lion, and is caressing a half-squatting and half-sitting statue of the goddess under him.

Hmmm, is this to protect or to bully people? The human lion of the Mahadeva temple opened its big mouth and faced the goddess below, and the image was vivid. He is here to scare people on behalf of Shiva. There are also several statues of human lions on the high steps of the Mahadeva Temple, and this one looks like a male god underneath the body of the human lion.

The face of the human lion is much kinder than the one above that scares the woman. The Deva Jagdabi Temple is located on the right side of the Mahativa Temple and the rightmost one on the platform of the three temples. After seeing the Mahadeva Temple, I came here. The Deva Jagdabi Temple shares a high pedestal with the first two temples.

The exterior wall of the Deva Jagdabi TempleDeva Jagdabi Temple has three layers of strip-like reliefs, and the main deities in the prominent position are Vishnu carrying water jugs, and there are fairies, lovers, and sacred beasts. There are also individual love reliefs hidden in them. The relief area is large and the carving is also exquisitely carved. But I just finished looking at the grand relief group.

Looking at the dense statues here, there is a slight feeling of aesthetic fatigue. An elaborate relief on the wall of the Dwa Jagdabi Temple. The love relief of this temple is not boldly placed in the center and deliberately ostentatious, as in the previous one, but is quietly hidden in the corner.

The Dwa Jagdabi Temple is accessible from the east steps and can be visited indoors. At the end of the corridor of the Dwa Jagdabi temple is a locked room dedicated to Lord Shiva's wife, Parvati and Kali, who appear to have been damaged and badly damaged. It is located in the northwest corner of the West Temple Scenic Area.