The years old history of the Khajuraho temple was showcased through the play ‘Khajuraho Ka Shilpi’. The play was staged at Ravindra Bhavan auditorium here on Monday. It was performed on the last day of Shankar Shesh Natyaotsav 2018.
The play 'Khajuraho Ka Shilpi' is written by eminent playwright Dr. Shakar Shesh. The play was directed by Karamvir Singh Rajput. This play is a brief journey of construction of the temple.
This play is historical, psychological fiction which depicts the unsaid story of the ancient Hindu temples of Khajuraho situated in Madhya Pradesh. It is to be noted that the logic behind the formation of temple and the profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. The play also highlights importance and logic behind the erotic sculpture, sexual themes of the temple.
The story of the play revolves around the life and creations of a sculptor who is creating erotic sculptures for Khajuraho temple. A sculptor wants to sculpt figures and Hemwati, who is from a royal lineage, agrees to become a model for all the idols outside and inside. But another beautiful woman, Alka, who likes the artist very much, tries to attract his attention towards herself instead with her beauty. Ultimately, the artist rejects Alka and chooses Hemwati to create the sculptures.
The play also highlights the fact if one gets lost in looking at these sculptures, the person will never reach god. The play was very well presented and well received by the audience.