Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho, India, part of the Hindu temple complex built by the Chandela dynasty 1,000 years ago

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Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho, India, part of the Hindu temple complex built by the warrior Chandela dynasty 1,000 years ago. It was discovered in a deeply afforested area in the 19th century and is a World Heritage site famous for erotic carvings and sculptures. 22 of the original 85 temples survive, dedicated to different Gods

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Location: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
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