Detail from the Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho, India, depicting sexual congress. The site is renowned for such carvings

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Detail from the Kandariya Mahadev temple depicting sexual congress. It is part of the Hindu temple complex built by the warrior Chandela dynasty 1,000 years ago which was discovered in a deeply afforested area in the 19th century and is a World Heritage site famous for such erotic carvings and sculptures. 22 of the original 85 temples survive, dedicated to different Gods

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Size: 2738px × 4107px
Location: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
Photo credit: © pjhpix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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