Khajuraho Temple, Madhya
Pradesh, India
One of the most popular attractions in India and
presumably among India’s “Seven Wonders”, the Khajuraho Temples are the largest
group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. The temples, known for the erotic
sculptures within, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Khajuraho Temples were built between 950 and
1050 AD, during the Chandela Dynasty of Central India. After the fall of the
dynasty, the temples were abandoned and forgotten and only 22 of the original
85 temples survived when they were rediscovered by a British army engineer,
Captain T.S. Burt.
The temples are grouped into western, eastern, and
southern sections. Inside the temples are detailed carvings and sculptures
depicting scenes from life, such as war, marriage, symbols of spirituality,
every day life, and all kinds of life forms. Various temples are dedicated to
gods like Shiva, Surya, and Lord Vishnu.
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