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Several compositional techniques were used to evoke the essence of tantra music--tone painting, melodic phrasing, sequences, and rhythmic ostinati to create musical complements to meditation. The melody weaves the texture of a trance, helping in deepening the listeners insight. The use of traditional, authentic musical instruments further accentuated the experience. The vocal melody, \u003cem\u003emantric \u003c\/em\u003eutterance, and rhythmic flow all were enmeshed to create the mysticism of the Yoginis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediately after this, the book took shape. Based on my research and information I collected from museums in several places, I have tried to demystify the relatively unknown Chausathi Yoginis of Hirapur. Several rare aspects of this temple intrigued me. The Yogini Cult, Tantric in nature and tantra itself, projecting the efficacy of magical rituals and spell, sounds and gestures, is intertwined deeply with rural and tribal traditions. There is a diverse range of attitudes toward the tantric traditions, ranging from viewing it as a path to liberation to the relatively widespread associations of the tantric traditions with sorcery and libertine sexuality. In Hinduism, the tantra tradition is most often associated with its goddess tradition called Shaktism, followed by Shaivism and Vaishnavism. In this temple, every male deity except Shiva are replaced by a female counterpart including Ganesh all of them representing varied qualities. The Yoginis were believed to impart magical powers to their worshippers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese powers included: \u003cbr\u003e anima (the ability to become very small), \u003cbr\u003e laghima (the power to levitate and to be able to leave your body at will), \u003cbr\u003e garima (the power to become very heavy), \u003cbr\u003e mahima (the power to become large in size), \u003cbr\u003e istiva (the power to control the body and mind of oneself and others), \u003cbr\u003e parakamya (the power to make others do your biding), \u003cbr\u003e vasitva (the power to control the five elements) and kamavasayitva (the power to be able to fulfill all your desires) (Dehejia).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Archeological Survey of India the temple came to be known in 1953 (Mahapatra 1953).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis seems strange considering the proximity of the temple to the state capital Bhubaneswar. I have visited the temple uncountable times, mostly alone but often with friends and have enjoyed the quiet isolation that has been thrust upon not just this temple but the cult as well. The most beautiful Yogini temple among all, sixty three Yoginis are enshrined here. One statue is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a compilation of my research and readings on the Chausathi Yogini temple at Hirapur. 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