Khajuraho Temple of Love - The Erotic Sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples

Mark Cartwright
by Geethanjali - Travel Saga
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India. About 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, they are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 20 temples have survived, spread over 6 square kilometers. Of the various surviving temples, the Kandariya temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two schools of Hinduism and to Jainism - suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains Subscribe to the TRAVEL SAGA CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4_VOM49mBF_iEJ9-U_kdA?sub_confirmation=1 To Watch Other Videos on TEMPLES OF INDIA, Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpa7x1Gd93s&list=PL2xNskulhI8KLY02QTKq4JmJlfj09SrzB Become a Geethanjalivideos Fan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173185482811512/ Playlists: TEMPLES OF TAMILNADU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpa7x1Gd93s&list=PL2xNskulhI8KLY02QTKq4JmJlfj09SrzB KHAJURAHO MADHYA PRADESH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnGidCFUB3k&list=PL2xNskulhI8J4F1vHNCjuEJV9nnsnsg99 GIVE YOUR KIDS A BEST START IN LIFE..THANKS FOR WATCHING FOR ONLINE PURCHASE VISIT US AT http://www.musicandchants.com/ Connect with us: google+: https://plus.google.com/111059833508006709219/posts https://www.facebook.com/superaudiomadras twitter: https://twitter.com/musicandchants Find us on http://www.pinterest.com/navindaswani5/

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Saga, G. -. T. (2016, June 22). Khajuraho Temple of Love - The Erotic Sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/934/khajuraho-temple-of-love---the-erotic-sculptures-o/

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Saga, Geethanjali - Travel. "Khajuraho Temple of Love - The Erotic Sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples." World History Encyclopedia, June 22, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/934/khajuraho-temple-of-love---the-erotic-sculptures-o/.

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Saga, Geethanjali - Travel. "Khajuraho Temple of Love - The Erotic Sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples." World History Encyclopedia, 22 Jun 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/934/khajuraho-temple-of-love---the-erotic-sculptures-o/.

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