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Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a village in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India, famous for a group of Hindu and Jain temples built by the Chandela dynasty between about 950 and 1050. Of some 85 temples, about 25 survive, among them the Lakshmana, Vishvanatha and Kandariya Mahadeva temples, known for their towering spires and sculpture, including erotic scenes. The group is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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