Visvanatha Temple and Nandi Shrine

Visvanatha is dedicated to Shiva, and dates from 1002 AD. The Shrine opposite contains a depiction of Nandi, the bull associated with Shiva.

Side view of Visvanatha

Here one can see the imposing height of the shikara.

Carvings from Visvanatha Temple

Here there are figures in numerous poses. Notice the maiden looking in a mirror, bottom, right of center.

A mithuna couple with accompanying maidens shielding their eyes

Mithuna scene

Agatha and her chins puzzle over something in a guidebook

Closeup of mithuna and shy maidens

Elephant above back balcony of Visvanatha Temple

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Mithuna couple, with onlookers of differing reactions

The accompanying male figure seems to be enjoying the spectacle, while the female figure shows a gesture of complete dismay.

An acrobatic erotic scene

Maybe there is some homoeroticism on the temples after all -- all of the figures in this central scene are female, and notice the position of the upside-down figure's left hand....

Mithuna couple with dismayed onlooker

Vyala, Visvanatha Temple

Vyalas and Maidens

Found on the outer wall of the sanctum sanctorum, inside Visvanatha Temple.

View of Visvanatha Temple from Nandi Shrine

Paravati Shrine can be seen in the background.