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Khajuraho Group of Monuments

India
Date of Inscription: 1986
Criteria: (i)(iii)
State of Madhya Pradesh
N24 51 09 E79 55 15
Ref: 240

Brief Description

The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.

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