Although the erotic sculptures make for just 10 per cent of the temples, the temples have become synonymous with love and erotica.
The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravāhaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura, date palm and vāhaka, one who carries.
Locals living in the Khajuraho village always knew about and kept up the temples as best as they could
