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‘Sundaris sharing a rose’ and ‘Golap Sundari’ are exemplary of erotic art popular in 19th century Calcutta, India. 


Usually sold as pin up prints, they depict women- particularly the new class of widows - who were forced into sex work. 

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These are so beautiful and I have about a million questions! 

To list just one, I'm curious about the name 'Sundari', which for me evokes Tripura Sundari, one of the tantric goddesses from the Mahavidyas. Of course every Sanskrit word holds immense richness and may point to many things... 

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Always happy answering your questions, so please go ahead, I’ll answer as many as I can! (genuinely)

‘Sundari’ Isn’t a name, it literally translates to beautiful woman.

From what I know, Tripura means 3 cities, & Tripura Sundari’s form of Shakti (among the various other cool things about the deity)

was known to be the most beautiful woman in all 3 realm’, hence the name. 

I'm sure there are various other connotations and meanings to the name as well that I'm not aware of though. Should look into that! 

Thank you, and returning all that love🤍🫂