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	Khajuraho Temple is located right at the heart of Central India, in Madhya Pradesh. The village of Khajuraho has a fascinating rural ambiance dipped in the ancient culture and a rich heritage that the country can boast of. The intricate artistry and workmanship of the ancient sculptors reflecting from the temples of Khajuraho astonishes us. Indian art form have depicted love in a subtle, but vivid manner that can make the most vulgar thing look dipped in aesthetic sense. Moreover, these sculptures bear proof to a highly matured civilization that existed in ancient India. The Chandela temples of Khajuraho in were built in the 10th century A.D. Each and every form of life and mood has been beautifully curved out of the stone walls. The wonderful aesthetic sense of the Chandela Rajputs is reflected from these works.

Khajuraho temples were built in the period between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the time the Chandel dynasty was ruling. The word Khajuraho has been derived from the word Khajur. Khajur trees are found in plenty in this region. In the Medieval period there were 85 temples, of which only 22 survive.

Each of the Khajuraho temple structures stands on an elevated platform farther strengthened by a number of vertical projections to give an overall light effect. The three main chambers of the temple are the entrance or “ardhamandapa”, assembly hall or “mandapa”, and the sanctum or “garbha griha”. The temples are clustered into three geographical divisions of western, southern and eastern and.

The Western Group of Khajuraho Temples consists of the most prominent structure of the Khajuraho. Kandariya Mahadeo temple is the largest among the temples over here. The height of this temple is 31 km. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and houses a lingam. Most of the couples are depicted sensuously in the Chaunsath Yogini temple, the seat of goddess Kali.

The Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples can be further divided into two groups of temples. One of those is a cluster of Jain temples and another scattered around the village. Parsvanath Temple is the largest in this group. Initially this temple was dedicated to Adinath but later on it was dedicated to Parsavanath in 1860 A.D. The Adinath Temple over here is designed with sculpted figures, including Yakshis.

The Southern Group of Khajuraho Temples consists of two temples. One is the Duladeo Temple and the other is Chaturbhuj Temple.

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