Skimpy dressing was common in ancient India

[Danee]

Those who think Indian women are copying the west in dressing skimpily know zilch about history. Travellers to India in ancient and medieval times were struck by the fact that both men and women hardly covered their bodies except for the lower vital parts. Both men and women went almost bare-breasted, except for an uttariya loosely worn around the torso. In addition, women were also known to sometimes tie another cloth tightly around their breasts like we have seen in Amar Chitra Katha comics. They of course, wore plenty of jewelry too.



Hindu society challenged the austere morality of both Islam and Christianity. Mind you, these were urban, mainstream folks not some marginal tribes who are often called “uncivilized”. It is only under Muslim rule that Hindu women began covering up. In North India, they even began covering their heads, which the women in the South did not follow. For most part of Indian history, Hindu men and women wore clothing that was neither cut nor sewed. The saree, dhoti and lungi are such clothes that have still survived but under Muslim and Christian influence, they are worn along with the tailored kurtas and blouses.


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[callmekick]

Good read. In fact, the first picture (Where you can see a lot sculptures on the wall) are actually gods and goddesses partially & sometimes fully naked indulging in lovemaking. Some of the sculptures are actually very graphic. And these are the walls of temples which means that naked human body and the act of love making was considered pure and holy, even worthy of worship. No wonder Kama Sutra was invented here!

Infact, the shiv ling (Picture attached) is a symbol of love and creation which is hugely worshiped in India even today. The cylindrical shape that you see represents Shiva's penis and the round shape represents Parvati 's (Shiva's wife) vagina. The positioning of the two obviously represents the act of copulation, an act done to create life.

Seems like the Indians had it all figured out when it came to human body. But all that seems to have lost somewhere now. Its a pity really.

[Danee]

Good read. In fact, the first picture (Where you can see a lot sculptures on the wall) are actually gods and goddesses partially & sometimes fully naked indulging in lovemaking. Some of the sculptures are actually very graphic. And these are the walls of temples which means that naked human body and the act of love making was considered pure and holy, even worthy of worship. No wonder Kama Sutra was invented here!

Infact, the shiv ling (Picture attached) is a symbol of love and creation which is hugely worshiped in India even today. The cylindrical shape that you see represents Shiva's penis and the round shape represents Parvati 's (Shiva's wife) vagina. The positioning of the two obviously represents the act of copulation, an act done to create life.

Seems like the Indians had it all figured out when it came to human body. But all that seems to have lost somewhere now. Its a pity really.

It is a pity, isn't it.  I have seen images of ancient sculptures in remote areas that are tourist attractions in a way  and yet, are still accepted as part of the ancient times.  Thanks for this.

[callmekick]

Hope things change soon!