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Kama is the concept of pleasure, enjoyment and desire in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It can also refer to "desire, wish, longing" in Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh literature. However,
Erotic sculptures of Khajuraho
Kamadeva whose arrows trigger desire
The Gods Sing and Dance for Shiva and Parvati, late 18th century, depicting season of spring
Aesthetic pleasure from the arts and nature
Kamadeva
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Kamadeva, also known as Kama, Manmatha, and Madana is the Hindu god of love, attraction, pleasure and beauty, as well as the personification of the concept of kāma. He is depicted as a handsome young
Kama
…and kāma (artistic desires) take precedence; in youth kāma and artha take precedence; while in old age dharma takes precedence. Kama is deified as Kamadeva and his consort Rati. Deity Kama is comparable to the Greek deity Eros—they both trigger human sexual attraction and sensual desire. Kama rides a parrot…
Sculpture of Kamadeva on a temple wall of Chennakesava Temple, Belur
A Thai depiction of Kamadeva riding a parrot, 1959
Sculpture of Kama and Rati at Khajuraho
Kama attacks a meditating Shiva, gouache on paper, c. 1820 CE