Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty situated in Madhya Pradesh, India.Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures.The Creators of Khajuraho claimed descent from the moon and the legend behind the founding of this great dynasty and the temples is a fascinating one. Hemwati, the lovely young daughter of a Brahmin priest, was seduced by the moon-god while bathing in a forest pool. The child born of this union was Chandravarman, founder of the Chandela dynasty.The Khajuraho temples were built in the short span of a hundred years, from 950-1050AD in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived till today to constitute one of the world's great artistic wonders.

Chandravarman, brought up in the forests by his mother who sought refuge from a sensorious society. Chandravarman had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple, which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion and erotic fantasy to the world. Chandravarman, when established as a ruler, had a dream-visitation from his mother. It is said that she implored him to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so, bring about a realization of the emptiness of human desire and erotic fantasy to the world. It is also possible that the Chandelas were followers of the Tantric cult, which believes that gratification of earthly desires is a step towards attaining the infinite liberation of nirvana.

The world renowned temple town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh; designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its archaeological and historical monuments. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela dynasty. The 22 temples ; out of 85 temples in which, two richer distinctive groups of temples are the Western and Eastern group of temples have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time.

Tourist Places in Khajuraho
Kamasutra (ancient Indian erotica)
Western group of temples:

1. Kandariya Mahadeo temples
2. Chausath Yogini Temple
3. Matangeshwar Temple (huge Yoni pierced by a 2.5mtrs Lingam)

Eastern group of temples:

1. Khajur Temple
2. Javari Temple
3. Vamana Temple
4. Brahma and Hanuman Temple

1. Parsvanath Temple