Saturday 10 September 2016

view of Kandariya Mahadeo Temple (11th century) at Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh, India)
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"Khajuraho" redirects here. For the town, see Khajuraho (town). For the constituency, see Khajuraho (Lok Sabha constituency).

Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in India
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Location of Khajuraho Group of Monuments in India.
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India, about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi. They are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.[ The temples are famous for theirnagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.[
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 20 temples have survived, spread over 6 square kilometers.Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.
 Of the various surviving temples, the
The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two religions—namely Hinduism and Jainism—suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains

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