The Temple Dance

In the heart of Mumbai, surrounded by the bustling city and the honking of cars, was a small, unassuming temple. It was said to be ancient, built by the British during their rule in India, and was dedicated to a Hindu goddess of love and desire. Every evening, the temple would come alive with the sound of drums and the singing of devotional hymns. And every evening, a beautiful Indian woman with thick, black hair would perform the temple dance, a sacred and sensual ritual dedicated to the goddes