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The temples at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh State, in Central India, an UNESCO World Heritage site, were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. These were profusely carved temples, commissioned by the Chandela Rajputs (Rajputs are originally from the 'state of kings'-Rajasthan), and the central theme of these temples was the depiction of the human form, of beauty and love.
It must be remembered these are temples, used for worship; but the exterior, and in some cases the interior, of the temples have these carvings etched in stone, with great aesthetic sense. Of the 80 temples only 22 survive, but in these the carvings are in very good condition. The human figure, both men and women, are in very realist and sensual form without any hint of vulgarity, although it is erotic in many cases.
More details on Khajuraho: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khajuraho and
see what Lonely Planet says : http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/india/khajuraho/
Khajuraho, in north-central India, east of Allahbad and Rewa, near Chhaterpur, is connected by air from New Delhi; wide range of hotels; link:
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