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Top Ten Tantra Temples

By Subhamoy Das, About.com

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Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho, situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is known all over the world for its beautiful temples and erotic sculpture. However, few people are aware of its reputation as a tantrik center. The powerful depictions of gratification of carnal desires coupled with the evocative temple settings, which represent a spiritual quest, are believed to denote the means to transcend worldly desires and reach out for spiritual exaltation, and finally nirvana (enlightenment). The Khajuraho temples are visited by great many people throughout the year.

(With inputs from Tantrik Master Shri Aghorinath Ji.)

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