From Stone to Stage: Assessing the cultural impact of the timeless temple of Khajuraho and it revered annual dance festival in the heart of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh

This research report analyses symbolism and representation in Khajuraho’s sculptures, focusing on the dual portrayal of women as erotic figures and figures of power and divinity The research shows the societal status of women in medieval India as reflected in temple and compares Khajuraho’s depictions with other contemporary temples , to identify regional variations in gender representation and investigates why pre-colonial Indian temples openly depicted female agency and sexuality, contrasting this with modern traditional and religious impositions