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The temple walls
Odissi takes its cues from the Kalinga Hindi temples that fascinatingly intricate and uniquely ornamented. These places of worship were built between the 6th and 13th centuries A.D. Carved in their very structures are sculptures representing a multitude of gods and goddesses, deities, animals and even fantasy creatures. In addition and quite mysteriously on many of their exteriors you will also find a myriad of erotic sculptures and figures in life-like sexually charged poses. Centuries-old pornography or depictions of organic processes, take your pick.
A stop on the Silk Road
This country, made famous by the quirky film Borat, which ostensibly mocked its supposed backwardness, has a surprising number of powerful suitors and is open only now for discovery by Western tourists.