How a female nude came to stand tall in Kerala

Jan 2, 2022 | 11:49 IST

Fifty years ago, a sculptor braved beatings and prudish ire to create Yakshi. Today, it is a favourite with selfie-takers

Yakshi sits in a straddled, triangular posture, uninhibited and unaffected, her curves and curls blending into the backdrop of the verdant Western Ghats. At an imposing 18 feet, she is easily India’s tallest nude woman sculpture, and perhaps the only one outside of a temple.

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How a female nude came to stand tall in Kerala

Fifty years ago, a sculptor braved beatings and prudish ire to create Yakshi. Today, it is a favourite with selfie-takers

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How a female nude came to stand tall in Kerala

Fifty years ago, a sculptor braved beatings and prudish ire to create Yakshi. Today, it is a favourite with selfie-takers

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