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City
Khajuraho
State
Madhya Pradesh
Location
Central India
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Year of Construction
10th Century A.D.
Constructed By
Chandela Kings
Type of Construction
World Heritage
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Temple
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Official Website
Dedicated To
Lord Indra
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Religion
Hinduism
Importance
According to one theory, the erotic carvings on the Khajuraho temple complex in central India were created to prevent the rain God Indra from accidentally striking the Holy place with lightning.
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Erotic Carvings
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http://www.sawf.org/newedit/edit04172000/history.asp
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/Culture/Archit/Khajur.html
http://www.traveltoindia.net/north-india-travel/khajuraho-travel.html
http://www.mptourism.com/dest/khajuraho.html
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