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![The God Kama, the god of amorous desire and his consort Ratî, wall decoration of the temple of Parshvanath in Khajuraho The attributes of Kama are the bow (like the God Eros or Cupid) and the five arrows of flowers (symbolizing the five senses) Wikipedia article on the God Kama [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A2ma] This temple is the most imposing of the Jain temples of the eastern group of Khajuraho. He is renowned for the quality of his outdoor sculptures. It dates from the period 950-970. Jainism was founded in the 6th century BC by Mahavira (599-527 BC), who was a contemporary of the Buddha. Both opposed the caste system, the power of the Brahmins and Hindu rites. Non-violence (Ahimsa) is one of the foundations of the Jain religion. According to Wikipedia, Parshvanâtha (Parshvanath) - in the 8th or 7th century BC. AD - is an ascetic member of the Licchavi clan, who is said to have founded an order comprising 8 communities. This temple was dedicated to him in the 19th century, this ascetic was the inspiration for the Jain religion. The masters are represented naked on the sculpted panels.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Kama_sur_le_temple_de_Parshvanath_%28Khajuraho%29_%288638392628%29.jpg)
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The God Kama, the god of amorous desire and his consort Ratî, wall decoration of the temple of Parshvanath in Khajuraho The attributes of Kama are the bow (like the God Eros or Cupid) and the five arrows of flowers (symbolizing the five senses)
Wikipedia article on the God Kama [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A2ma] This temple is the most imposing of the Jain temples of the eastern group of Khajuraho. He is renowned for the quality of his outdoor sculptures. It dates from the period 950-970. Jainism was founded in the 6th century BC by Mahavira (599-527 BC), who was a contemporary of the Buddha. Both opposed the caste system, the power of the Brahmins and Hindu rites. Non-violence (Ahimsa) is one of the foundations of the Jain religion. According to Wikipedia, Parshvanâtha (Parshvanath) - in the 8th or 7th century BC. AD - is an ascetic member of the Licchavi clan, who is said to have founded an order comprising 8 communities. This temple was dedicated to him in the 19th century, this ascetic was the inspiration for the Jain religion. The masters are represented naked on the sculpted panels. |
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