The renaissance in Hindu culture of a thousand years ago as seen in the abandoned temples near the village of Khajuraho. Twenty of the original 85 temples remain and in their elaborate sculptures are reflected the religious concepts and the immense artistic vitality of the period.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005859
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Architecture - India
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Indian
Crafts & Visual Arts → Temples
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hinduism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Religion
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Temples
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)