Kandarya Mahadeva
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The Kandariya Mahadeva temple is located in Khajuraho, a historic town in Madhya Pradesh, India. This temple, built around 1000 CE, is dedicated to Shiva and is part of a larger complex of temples known for their intricate sculptures. Khajuraho was once a capital of the Chandela rulers and contains 22 well-preserved temples, mostly constructed from sandstone. The Kandariya Mahadeva temple itself is a striking example of northern Indian temple architecture, standing 102 feet tall with a spire. The temples at Khajuraho are renowned for their detailed carvings, which are often sensual and sometimes sexually explicit. In 1986, the monuments at Khajuraho were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.1
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