Khajuraho temples : A World Heritage Centre by UNESCO has temples with erotic sculptures built by Chandelas in 950 AD. The stunningly exquisite temples of Khajuraho are deservedly one of India's major attractions. Khajuraho's erotica is famous all over the world. Why all the sex ?. According to Tantric cult, gratification of the baser instincts is one way to transcend the evils of the world and achieve enlightenment. Bhoga (physical enjoyment) and yoga (spiritual exercise) are seen as equally valid in this quest for nirvana. Sculptors representing the life of that time, with unhampered sexual expression. Dance festival is in March.

The temples are on a raised platform, which help to view the artistic stonework - Gods, goddesses, warriors, musicians, real and mythological animals, woman and sex. Stone figures of sensuous posturing apsaras (heavenly nymphs) have been carved with a half-twist and slight sideways lean that make the playful figures dance and swirl out from the flat stone. Posing in between are the mithuna (carved erotic figures), running through a whole Kamasutra of positions and possibilities.