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Khajuraho Temple City

Khajuraho
Khajuraho. / Juan Antonio Segal, Flickr / CC BY 2.0

WorldBlue  In short

Group of very ornate Hindu and Jain temples built in 950 – 1150 AD. Originally 80 temples, now remain 25 spread over an area of 20 km2. Temples are world-famous due to numerous erotic sculptures.

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6 out of 10 stars 60.2%

GPS coordinates
24.8529 N 79.9215 E
Location, address
Asia, India, Madhya Pradesh, Chhatarpur District, in several groups around Khajuraho town
Category
Religious architecture, Hindu shrines, Jain shrines

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