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Chasing The Chandellas: A Journey Through Khajuraho's Architectural Marvels

Pursuing the architectural heritage of the Chandellas in the historic realm of Jejahuti, Khajuraho

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh Photo: Shutterstock
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The guide was clearly enjoying himself. Pointing to a beautifully sculpted panel on the wall of the Lakshmana Temple, which depicted a group of sensuous maidens in languorous poses, he asked a gaggle of college students from Bhopal, “Who can tell me which girl here resembles Pamela Anderson?” The response was met with silence and a few embarrassed snickers. Finally, one girl timidly raised her hand and pointed to a sura-sundari admiring herself in a mirror. “She is correct,” announced the guide triumphantly. “These stunning women were the Kareena and Katrina of their time—supermodels,” he added with a flourish.