The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a collection of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, some 175 kilometres (109 miles) southeast of Jhansi. They have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are known for their sexual sculptures and nagara-style architectural symbolism.

The Chandela dynasty erected the majority of the temples in Khajuraho between 950 and 1050. According to historical accounts, the Khajuraho temple complex contained 85 temples scattered over 20 square kilometres by the 12th century. Only roughly 25 temples have remained, covering a total area of six square kilometres. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, one of the few remaining temples, is adorned with a plethora of sculptures with complex workmanship, symbolism, and expressiveness typical of ancient Indian art.

The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two religions, Hinduism and Jainism, suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains in the region