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A child was born of this union between a God and a mortal and was named Chandravarman. As the mother of the child was unwed, she was ostracized by society and she was forced to seek refuge in the dense forests of Central India. There she became her son's teacher and also showered maternal affections on him. When the son grew up, he found the Chandela dynasty. When he was established as a ruler, his mother visited him in his dreams. She pleaded him to build temples, revealing the intensity of human passions. This would also give way to the realization of emptiness of human desire. Chandravarman started the construction of these temples and other rulers who succeeded him, made further additions to it.

Another legend specifies that in those days boys, until they attained manhood lived in hermitage. The only way they could prepare themselves for the role of a 'householder', was after studying these sculptures and the earthly passions which they portrayed. The theme of these temples revolves around woman and depicts her different moods and facets.

Khajuraho has emerged as one of the major historical sites in India apart from being one of the major tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh. These temples are generally built of sandstone and belong to the Vaishnava, the Shiva or the Jaina sects. Khajuraho has its own airport which makes it even more accessible for the tourists. Getting accommodation here is also quite convenient.
 

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