How Can the Sacred be Sensuous? Vidya Dehejia in conversation with William Dalrymple

Among the most spectacular works of Indian sculptural art are the Chola Age temple bronzes. In conversation with fellow historian William Dalrymple, Vidya Dehejia reveals why this period fuelled creativity with Hindu devotees believing their deities had public personas not too dissimilar to those of human monarchs. Tune into #JLFBraveNewWorld.

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Bodily refinement is so important in the cultural imagination of India. I love the idea of body culture and frankness in india about the same. Thanks for the insightful discussion 😍
Body adorned is one of my favourite books 💕