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Khajuraho (World Cultural Heritage Site)

Khajuraho (World Cultural Heritage Site) Khajuraho represents one of India's most remarkable architectural achievements. Built between 950-1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty, these temples are world-famous for their exquisite stone carvings depicting all aspects of life—from the divine to the mundane, from spiritual practices to erotic art. The temple complex originally featured around 85 temples, though only about 25 survive today. These temples showcase the Nagara architectural style with its characteristic rising towers (shikhara) and are divided into three groups: Western, Eastern, and Southern. The Western Group contains the most renowned temples including the magnificent Kandariya Mahadeva Temple. What makes Khajuraho particularly fascinating is the extraordinary quality of its sculptures—over 2,000 figures of deities, celestial nymphs, musicians, lovers, and animals adorn the temple walls. While the erotic sculptures (about 10% of the total) receive much attention, they represent just one aspect of a comprehensive depiction of human existence and Hindu philosophy. This content would appeal to architecture enthusiasts, art historians, travelers, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in India's cultural heritage. Khajuraho's remarkable preservation despite centuries of neglect (rediscovered in the late 19th century) also makes it significant for those interested in archaeological conservation.