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<div>'''Khajuraho''' is a city in the [[States and territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]], located about 385 miles (620 kilometres) southeast of [[Delhi]], the capital city of [[India]].<br />
[[Image:Khajurahosculpture.jpg|thumb|left|Sculpture from a temple at Khajuraho]]<br />
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[[Image:Kajuraho homoerotic sculpture - India - Danielou - auparashtika.jpg|thumb|left|Hermit [[monk]] performing auparashtika on a princely visitor. Temple of Chhapri, Central India, 12th century CE. Khajuraho]]<br />
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One of the most popular [[tourist destinations in India]], Khajuraho has the largest group of [[medieval]] [[Hindu]] [[temple]]s, famous for their [[erotic sculpture]]. The name Khajuraho is derived from the [[Hindi]] word ''khajur'' meaning ''[[date palm]]''.<br />
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The city was once the religious capital of the [[Chandela]] [[Rajput]]s, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10th to the 12th centuries. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from [[950]] to [[1050]]. The whole area was enclosed by a wall with eight gates, each flanked by two golden palm trees. There were originally over 80 [[Hindu]] temples, of which only 22 now stand in a reasonable state of preservation, scattered over an area of about 8 mile&sup2 (21 km&sup2).<br />
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The temples of Kajuraho is a perplexing example of religion laced with [[erotica]]. They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval time. They were rediscovered only during the 20th century and the jungles had taken its toll on some of the monuments.<br />
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The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Hemvati]]<br />
* [[Kalinjar]]<br />
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==External link==<br />
* [http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/23e1c/10b5e3/ Photos of Khajuraho temples]<br />
* [http://www.toursnewdelhi.com/madhyapradesh/khajuraho-tours.htm Explore tourism in Khajuraho]<br />
* [http://www.dharssi.org.uk/travel/india/khajuraho.html Photos and travel tips for Khajuraho temples including maps showing how to get there]<br />
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Madhya Pradesh]]<br />
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