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Khajuraho Temple Complex
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
10th-11th Century CE
UNESCO World Heritage Site with 25 surviving temples (of original 85) famous for erotic sculptures. Western group is most famous.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Chandela
- Style
- Nagara
- Primary Deity
- Various
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
UNESCO World Heritage Site. 25 surviving temples. Erotic sculpture masterpieces
Architectural Features
Three groups of templesErotic sculpturesLight & Sound show10% erotic art