One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, khajurahohas

the largest group of medieval Hindu temples. The name Khajuraho

is derived from the Hindi word khajur meaning date palm. The

magnificent group of temples at khajuraho,a UNESCO world

heritage site, were built between the 9th & 10th centuries. The

most impressive of the temples is the 'The kandariya Mahadev

temple', which represent the pinnacle of North Indian temple art

and architecture.The temples are covered with hundred of

intricate carvings. Over 800 sculptures cover the temple,

sensuous maidens and of course, the erotic scenes for which

the khajuraho temple famous.The erotic sculptures are

variously believed to celebrate the marriage of SHIVA & PARVATI,

serve as a love manual, or simply express an exuberant celebration

of life and creation.