The Khajuraho temples were constructed between AD 950 and 1050 by the Chandela Rajputs in what is today Madhya Pradesh. Khajuraho gets its name from the khajur, or date palm tree, which grows abundantly here.
Originally, there were eighty-five temples, of which only twenty-two still exist. The murals testify to the skill of the craftsmen, as well as to the vision of the Chandela Rajputs. A unique feature of the Khajuraho temples is that, contrary to custom, they are not enclosed within walls, but stand on a high terrace of solid masonry, soaring above their surroundings. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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