Best Erotic Indian Books To Read

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Even as you talk about the best erotic Indian books, you know they will not be easy to find. The deal is that erotic literature has always existed in India but it has been under the wraps. You must be watchful of the fact that the best erotic Indian books are not some down market attempt at writing erotic. There is nothing wrong with writing erotic literature as long as it is not totally devoid of a subject.

When it comes to Indian fiction, eroticism for its sake is not taken very seriously. There is always an underlying theme that justifies the use of erotic language or images in the best erotic Indian books. However, we are the country that gave the world the Kamasutra which is a manual to excellent lovemaking.

So, here are some of the best Indian erotic books that you can have on your reading list.

Best Erotic Indian Books

Kamasutra: Vatsyayana
Kamasutra is one of the greatest pieces of erotic work ever written down. In fact, it will be wrong to call it erotic fiction. There is nothing fictional about the lovemaking positions described in the Kamasutra. They were researched and listed by a great sage called Vatsyayana. This masterpiece was most probably written in between 400 BC and 200 BC. It still remains the most erotic path to spirituality.

Padmavati, the Harlot and Other Stories: Kamala Das
Kamala Das is one of the notable erotic poet and writers known for dabbling in the erotic. The works of Kamala Das are openly sexual and celebrates the innate sensuality of women. Her books like 'Padmavati, the Harlot and Other Stories' and 'Confessions Of An Indian Woman Eater' came in the 70s were considered extremely controversial.

The Quilt n Other Stories: Ismat Chugtai
Ismat Chugtai was accused of writing pornography when she wrote the short story called 'The Quilt' or 'Lihaaf' in Urdu. However, as the scenes in this story were described from the point of view of a child, the allegation did not hold water. She still remains one of the boldest Indian writers to have have written in Urdu.

Mistakes like Love & Sex: Madhuri Banerjee
Madhuri Banerjee is the new face of erotic writers in India. Her percepts behind writing erotic literature are very clear; attack set ideals about female sexuality. She challenges outdated ideals like virginity and per-marital sex in her works.

These some of the known works of Indian erotic literature. Can you think of any books or authors that we have missed?