For most of us, when we think of having group sex, swinging usually comes to mind. But even for our seemingly sexually liberated society, the notion of having group sex is still a highly controversial and taboo subject. However, for the ancient Hindus they did not have such hang-ups. The Hindus have been enjoying the pleasures of group sex for centuries, and even believed the practice to be sacred. The Hindus developed many sacred Tantric and Kama Sutra ceremonies that involved group sex. The following images are a few examples of these sacred sex practices expressed through erotic art. While this erotica is very sensual and explicit in its detail; it does convey a profound sense of beauty and sacredness that the Hindus associated with the practice of group sex.
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“explicit in its detail”
We’ll I’d say!
It might have been socially acceptable in that culture but in American culture it’s probably happening more than most realize. It is something I would not consider for myself but I’m sure many couples enjoy this way of life.
In a future post I do plan on talking about the relative popularity of group sex/swinging. It not something that is easy to determine because there are still some strong social taboos against it……People are not going to talk about it in the open at your cocktail party. But from what I have seen it is more prevalent than most people think……or willing to admit. I will try to quantify it, but that will not be easy.
there is Mughal cloths and turban in those pics not of Hindus
The Mughals ruled most of India for around 300 years so it should be hardly surprising that people other than Mughals wore their dress, especially among the upper classes. Also, the Mughals were Muslim and the acts depicted in the artwork are clearly haram (forbidden) within Islam (especially the acts shown in the homosexual sacred sex artwork). So unless all these people are Muslim apostates participating in Hindu sacred sex, they are most likely Hindus who happened to be wearing the fashions of the day.
I share the same belief…Sex is very sacred; there’s no other channel that provides an outlet for spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, psychological and social energies in one instance!
I pray for the day I could participate in sacred sex in a group setting!
“the Mughals were Muslim and the acts depicted in the artwork are clearly haram (forbidden) within Islam (especially the acts shown in the homosexual sacred sex artwork)”
The Mughals were certainly Muslim in a broad sense, but they were also men who pretty much dedicated their lives to the pursuit of pleasure. Drinking alcohol and smoking opium was common in the Mughal court, as was free sex, including homosexual sex. All these activities are very, very haraam! Some men are so great that petty things like religious law do not affect their actions.
These are all South Asian traditions, and followed by Hindus as well as Muslims equally. As a matter of fact, homosexual sex is as widely prevalent in Afghanistan and Pakistan today as in India.
I appreciate your efforts in trying to understand our culture, though.
Smiyan,
So if I understand correctly, the people depicted in above erotic artwork were indeed Mughals, but they did not take the precepts of Islam very seriously. I also was not aware these practices were (are) also quite prevalent among the south Asian Muslim population. Thanks for the clarification.
As much as I love the idea of group sex, I have to admit that I don’t care much for it because my orgasms take so much concentration and effort, and too many extra bodies kills it for me.
Now – I LOVE being watched, that’s totally different. I can still concentrate on achieving my orgasm without worrying about all those extra bodies in the bed distracting me.
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I can certainly identify with your second point….I totally love being watched as well. It is a total turn on. I also tend to focus on one person at a time….I do not like to divide my attention in the moment.
Mark