To Goanet -
Frederick Noronha wrote:
>There's the 'nagdo betaal' at Loliem in Canacona?
The traditional Vetal is gloriously naagdo. Almost all
the ancient idols of Vetal in Goa are naagde. In recent
times, he has taken to wearing the dhoti in some temples
so as to not shock the puritanical sensibilities of his
worshippers (*). At any rate, I think Sachin Phadte was
referring to the depiction of the erotic in Goan temples.
(*) I am reminded of Bertrand Russell who remarked that
whoever coined the phrase "the naked truth" must have
perceived the connection that nakedness is shocking to
most people, and so is truth.
Regards,
r
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