India has a long history of eroticism, with religious texts like the Rig Veda and iconic artworks celebrating the power of love and life. The Hindu gods, such as Shiva and Parvati or Radha and Krishna, represent ideal lovers, while erotic temple sculptures like those at Khajuraho and intricate miniature paintings have been admired for thousands of years. This collection includes artworks inspired by traditions like the Kamasutra, a text whose liberal views on love and relationships continue to captivate the world.