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Khajuraho
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Delhi- 645 kms
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10 hrs.
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80.71 mts. |
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Cottons in summers
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Khajuraho Temple
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Khajuraho is a city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 385 miles (620 kilometres) southeast of Delhi, the capital city of India.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The name Khajuraho is derived from the Hindi word khajur meaning date palm.
The city was once the religious capital of the Chandela Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that ruled this part of India from the 10th to the 12th centuries. The Khajuraho temples were built over a span of a hundred years, from 950 to 1050. The whole area was enclosed by a wall with eight gates, each flanked by two golden palm trees. There were originally over 80 Hindu temples, of which only 22 now stand in a reasonable state of preservation, scattered over an area of about 8 square miles (21 km˛).
The temples of Khajuraho are an example of religion laced with erotica. They are fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their salacious depiction of the traditional way of life during medieval times. They were rediscovered only during the 20th century and the jungles had taken a toll on some of the monuments.
The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to Reach
There is a small airport in Khajuraho and it is connected by Indian (Indian Airlines) and Jet Airways.
Jhansi (125km) and Satna (117km) are the nearest railheads to Khajuraho. Satna is on Allahabad-Mumbai main line.Satna and Jhansi both are connected to Khajuraho by regular bus survice.
There are daily bus survices with Satna, Jhansi, Harpalpur, Chattarpur, Sagar,Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore, Gowalior, Panna, Agra, Allahabad and Varanasi.
Places of Interest
- Western Group of Temples
There is a entry fee of Rs. 10/- (for Indians) and USD $ 5 (for foreigners) to enter the Western Group of temples. All the temples are open from sunrise to sunset.
- Lakhmi Temple
Figurative Sculptures on Exterior of Hindu Temple
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- The Kandariya Mahadeo Temple
- Devi Jagdamba Temple
- Chitragupta Temple
- Viswanath Temple
- Parsvanath Temple
- Ghantai Temple
- Brahma Temple
- Vamana Temple
- Javari Temple
- Dulhadev Temple
- Beejamandal Temple
- The Archaeological Museum
- State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art. (Closed on Mondays)
- Light and Sound Show at Western group of temples
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