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Khajuraho a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh located in Chhatarpur District about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group ofmedieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India. The name Khajuraho ancient "Kharjuravahaka" is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura = date palm and vahaka = "one who carries". Khajuraho remains the epitome of the temple architectural style and aesthetic sensibility. Of the 85 beautiful temples only 22 have survived the ravages of time. Made of sandstone blocks fitted together these remain as a collective glorification to life love and joy to the spirit of creativity and human relationships.
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