INDIA. Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho. The Lakshmana Temple. In India, feminity has always been expressed by fullness of the breasts, belly and hips: the promise of fertility, carnal pleasure and perfection. Homage to the body of women, mother, and mistress combined, and also homage to the creative powers of the gods. Thus the sculptors have done their utmost to portray the female body as sensually as possible. The jewels adorning it serve only to emphasize the roundness of the curves. 1992.