Khajuraho, in the Bundelkhand region of the state of Madhya Pradesh, is essentially just a small Indian town and one which might not have achieved any particular fame had it not been for the Chandela Rajput dynasty leaving their indelible mark upon it between the 10th and 16th centuries. The town takes its name from the Hindi word ‘khajur’ meaning ‘date palm’ because of the abundance of trees of that variety in the area.

Khajuraho’s greatest and perhaps only attractions are its magnificent ruined temples that were the work of the Chandela kings during the 10th and 11th centuries. The erotic carvings that adorn the walls of these decaying structures have fascinated historians for many a decade and continue to fascinate all who are fortunate enough to lay eyes on them.