Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' has mentioned 'Sculptures' in the following places:
Occurrence Sentence | Text Source |
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[1][2] The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. | WIKI |
[2] Of the surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. | WIKI |
When these monuments were built, the boys in the place lived in hermitages, by being brahmcharis (bachelor) until they attained manhood and these sculptures helped them to learn about the worldly role of 'householder'. | WIKI |
Erotic sculptures | WIKI |
[6][59] James McConnachie, in his history of the Kamasutra, describes the sexual-themed Khajuraho sculptures as "the apogee of erotic art": | WIKI |
Even the Kama scenes, when seen in combination of sculptures that precede and follow, depict the spiritual themes such as moksha. | WIKI |
[29][64] Some sculptures at the Khajuraho monuments dedicated to Vishnu include the Vyalas, which are hybrid imaginary animals with lions' bodies, and are found in other Indian temples. | WIKI |
The temples of Khajuraho are known for the harmonious integration of sculptures with their architecture. | UNESCO |
Sculptures depicting acts of worship, clan and minor deities, and couples in union, all reflect the sacred belief system. | UNESCO |