The Khajuraho complex remains an unique temple. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, carved 85 temples that came on site, near the village of Khajuraho. The amazingly short span of 100 years, from 950 AD - 1050 AD, saw the completion of all the temples, in an inspired burst of creativity. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravages of time; these remain as a collective paean to life, to joy and to creativity; to the ultimate fusion of man with his creator.

Why did the Chandelas choose Khajuraho or Khajirvahila - garden of dates, as it was known then - as the site for their stupendous creations? Even in those days it was no more than a small village. It is possible given the eclectic patronage of the Chandelas and the wide variety of beliefs represented in the temples, that they had the concept of forming a seat of religion and learning at Khajuraho. It is possible that the Chandelas were also believers in the powers of Tantrism; the cult which believes that the gratification of earthly desires is a step closer to the attainment of the infinite. It is certain however, that the temples represent the expression of a highly matured civilization.

Yet another theory is that the erotica of Khajuraho, and indeed of other temples, had a specific purpose. In those days when boys lived in hermitages, following the Hindu law of being "brahmacharis" until they attained manhood, the only way they could prepare themselves for the worldly role of 'householder' was through the study of these sculptures and the earthly passions they depicted.

Known as the Temple city of India, Khajuraho is world famous for its intricately carved, beautiful temples in stone. A symbol of India's glorious past, heritage and culture, the temples symbolize an immortal saga of Hindu art and culture.

Situated south east of Delhi, modern day Khajuraho was a large city of the Chandelas in the ancient age. Legend has it that Hemvati, the daughter of Hemraj, the Royal priest of Kashi, got a son from the Moon God, who came to be known as Chandravarman and became the King of Khajuraho.

Khajuraho was considered to be a seat of religion and learning by the Chandelas and hence this place is the guardian of some of the most exotic temples in the whole of India. Among the 85 original ones only 22 have survived the ravages of time.

Located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a city well known for its temples and sculptures. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monuments of Khajuraho are extremely controversial yet artistic. Tourists from all across the globe visit the temples and monuments of Khajuraho.

The temples of Khajuraho follow the shikhara style where the main deity if placed in the centre on a sanctum. Some temples are dedicated to Hindu deities while others are dedicated to the Jain pantheon. It is believed that originally there were 80 Hindu temples out of which only 22 remain.

Temples are divided under three zones, Eastern, Western and Southern.

Among the Eastern zone temples the worth watching ones are: Adinath Temple, Parsvanath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Hanuman Temple and Brahma Temple.

The main tourist attractions in Indore are some of the temples and palaces of the Holkar dynasty. They are as following:

The temple town of Khajuraho is a historically and culturally rich city. The temples of Khajuraho and its architecture is witness to the flourishing Chandela Dynasty of the region. It is known that originally there were over 80 temples in Khajuraho, however only 22 remain till date.

The temples of Khajuraho showcase the passion, art, culture and overall lifestyle of the people of that era.

The Eastern Group of Temples of Khajuraho can be divided into two, the temples dedicated to the Jain pantheon and the temples dedicated to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Jain Temples of the Eastern Group of Temples include

It is dedicated to Parsvanath, the Jain Tirthankara. It is the largest Jain Temple present there. It is a well decorated temple.

It is dedicated to Adinath, a Jain Tirthankara. The sculpted figures of Yakshis are particularly famous here.

It is well known for the sculpture of a Jain goddess on a winged Garuda and for the sixteen dreams of Mahavira's mother.

The granite stone temple has a four-faced idol of Brahma which is very popular at this temple.

The sculptures and carvings of celestial beauties make it the most famous place.