Abstract: edieval Hindu temples all over India are replete with sexual motifs, not only renowned temples like those of Khajuraho, Konark and Bhubaneswar but also temples lesser known sites that have portrayals of erotic figures. We had better trace it back to the presentations of sex such as phallic stones, plant bearing temples on seals and so on in early Indian Art. The erotic images appear on all the temples, including those that are poorest in decoration, even when other decorative motifs are omitted. Many erotic sculptures are profusely depicted in the Lakshmana temple, Parsvanatha temple, Visvanatha temple and so on. The Tantras play a vital role in the prevalence of erotic sculpture in temples. The fertility function of these erotic sculptures is also associated with the decoration function. The erotic sculptures might be meant to be the outside world of everyday life, while the deities inside the temple might be meant to be the inner world of Gods.

Keywords : Khajuraho, Konark, Bhubneshwar, Deities, Whims, Fertility, Motifs, Mithunas, Harems.