The Picturesque Khajuraho: History of its Erotic Sculptures

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Today, Khajuraho is an international spot of tourism. The main sources of attraction to tourists are the men and women idolized in various crotic and lustful poses, exhibiting the most morbid sexual indulgence akin to erotomania. There is a very pertinent question in every mind, why this sort of idolisatin based on sexual erotomania has been accommodated in these holy shrines, which are dignified as abodes of divingk sublimity, far above the worldly defilement. Is there any spiritual mystey behind it? It has largely been acknowledged that the temples have in their make up, an overwhelming influence of the tantrik cult. But how the Tantrik cult, and its approach came to be presented in these captivating scultures in khajuraho; how could it establish itself? These are the questions demanding explanations. It is also surprising, how the followers of the Tantrik cult became so predominant as enabled them to get such majestic edifices built, for the propagation of their beliefs and their doctrines . Who was that blessed Raja, under whose patronage this new type of conception incarnated into a concrete incarnated into a concrete shape? What could have been happening, during the construction of such templest? It is also surprising that the Chandel kings, who brought such marvelous edifices into existence, have left even no stone inscriptions, which might throw ample light on the history of those times . The vivid expression of most delicate emotions in stone figurers is no doubt the handiwork of some very great sculpting of some very great sculpting genius. He has virtually engraved poetry through these figures in stones. To answer all these salient questions, the outstanding novelist, poet and artist, late Shri ambika Prasad Divya had written this enchanting gem of a novel which he originally wrote in Hindi. It is the first novel, ever written on the origin of Khajuraho. The novel is the wonderfulo product of history and imagination. The story of the novel is so forceful and so illustrative of the then circumstances of Chandel period, that it reflects the History itself. No doubt, the novel is bound to receive due recognition as History in future. Mittal Publications are proud to place this unique book in the hands of their readers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ambika Prasad Divya

Ambika Prasad Divya, popularly known as ‘Pride of Bundelkhand’, was born on March 16th, 1907 at Ajaigarh (Dist. Panna), M.P. (India). He is unanimously considered the top Historical Novelist inj Hindi of the decade. Mr. Divya had written about sixty valuable books in all branches of Hindi literature like poetry, drama, short story and essay. As an artist, he has hundreds of valuable paintings to his credit. In his life time, he was honoured several times for his literary works. He fully utilized every moment of his life for the service of literature, art and country. He had been honoured with the National Award by the then President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad, for his service to education in 1960. Mr. Divya suddenly died of heart attack, while participating in ‘Teachers day celebration’, in his home town, Ajaigarh on September 5th, 1986. Mr. Ambika Prasad Divya’s well-known books include: Novels: Nimiya, Manovedena, Jaidurg Ka Rangmahal, Pitadri Ki Raj Kumari, Kala Bhaura, Sati Ka Pathar, Aseem Ki Seema, Khajuraho Ki Atirupa, Jhoothi Pathar, etc. Poetry: Gandhi Paryan, Antarjagat, Divya Dohavali, Pawas, Pipasa, Srotswani, Pashyanti, Chetyanti, Ananyamansa, Bharat Geet, etc. Plays: Lankeshwar, Bhojnandan Kans, Nirwan Path, Teen Pug, etc. Essays: Deepak Sarita, Nibandha Vivida. Art Books: Khajuraho Chitravali, Bundelkhand Chitravali, etc.

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Title
The Picturesque Khajuraho: History of its Erotic Sculptures
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Edition
Ist ed.
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ISBN
817099456X
Length
viii+150p., Plates; 25cm.
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