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Khajuraho

Destination Guide

Khajuraho

4.6

1-2 Days

15 Attractions

The Story

About Khajuraho

Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning group of Hindu and Jain temples built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. Originally 85 temples existed; today 25 survive — and they are among the finest medieval monuments in the world. The temples are renowned for their intricate erotic sculptures that cover about 10% of the surface, alongside beautiful depictions of gods, goddesses, celestial beings, and everyday life. The Western GroupWestern Group is the most famous, containing the Kandariya Mahadeva TempleKandariya Mahadeva Temple — the largest and most ornate. The Eastern and Southern groups contain Jain temples with equally intricate carvings. An evening Sound & Light Show narrates the history. Khajuraho has its own airport with daily connections from Delhi and Varanasi, making it easy to include in a central India itinerary with Orchha and Bandhavgarh.

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Light and sound show

·1 km from city center

Light and sound show

After the visit to the temple complex is over, a light and sound show is carried out which is narrated by veteran actor Mr. Amitabh Bachhan.

Dulhadev Temple

·1 km from city center

Dulhadev Temple

Built in the year 1130 the Dulhadev Temple enshrines a beautiful shivalingam and striking sculptures of Apsaras and other ornamented figures. The temple also has a stunning sculpture of Lord Shiva with his wife Parvati, the intricate details of the carvings adding to the charm of the overall architecture.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple

·2 km from city center

Kandariya Mahadev Temple

Built around 1025-1050 AD, this temple exudes grandeur and finesse in its architecture. With beautiful frescos of women in various postures adorning the walls of this temple, this place is one of the most stunning tourists sites in Khajuraho.

Lakshman Temple

·2 km from city center

Lakshman Temple

The oldest and most aesthetically pleasing temples among the Western group of Temples, the Lakshman temple is named after the ruler of that time. The trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva is depicted in the horizontal beam over the entrance of the temple.

Parsvanath temple

·2 km from city center

Parsvanath temple

This temple is the largest among the Eastern group of temples and has intricately detailed carvings on its walls. The most intriguing side of the architecture of this temple is the aesthetic blend of Hindu, muslim and Buddhist styles.

Vishwanath Temple

·2 km from city center

Vishwanath Temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is one among the western group of temples. It has a beautiful marble shivalinga as the main deity. An imposing image of Brahma is also housed in this temple. A massive sculpture of Nandi the Bull is also enshrined alongside the Shivalingam.

Lakshmi temple

·2 km from city center

Lakshmi temple

Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth. This temple houses some moderate shrines and is comparatively smaller than the other temples in Khajuraho.

Javari Temple

·2 km from city center

Javari Temple

Javari Temple is another temple from the Khajuraho Group of Monuments enshrined by Lord Vishnu although the idol of the presiding deity is broken and headless. The temple is rather tiny and has been built in Shikhara style of architecture. The temple also has sculptures of Navagrahas, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma at the entrance gate of the sanctum.

Devi jagdamba Temple

·3 km from city center

Devi jagdamba Temple

Initially built as a Vishnu temple, the Devi Jagdamba temple has beautifully carved erotic figures. The Garba Griha houses a stunning sculpture of the Goddess of the Universe. The temple also houses a beautiful image of Goddess Parvati, with the image of Mithuna.

State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art

·3 km from city center

State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art

Housed within the Chandela Cultural Complex in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art well maintained tiny repository of old scriptures of tribal art and culture in the form of masks, terracotta sculptures, folk- paintings, bamboo articles and other collectibles. The museum also has a beautiful garden surrounding it.

Archaeological Museum Khajuraho

·3 km from city center

Archaeological Museum Khajuraho

Archaeological Museum is located near the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho and was originally known as the Jardine Museum. Housing over 2000 items, the museum has relics from the 10th and 12th century temples of Hinduism and Jainism.

Raneh Falls

·0 km from city center

Raneh Falls

Located at a distance of 20 kms from Khajuraho, Raneh Falls are mesmerising natural waterfalls over river Ken. The river has carved a deep canyon in the valley made of crystalline granite in shares of red, pink and grey. There are several small and big waterfalls emerging from this gorge, collectively called as Raneh Falls.

Adinath Temple

·2 km from city center

Adinath Temple

This is a jain temple dedicated to the Jain God Tirthankar. With exquisite sculpted figures, including yakshis this is one of the most beautiful jain temples in Madhya Pradesh.

Khajuraho Dance Festival

·2 km from city center

Khajuraho Dance Festival

Every year, Khajuraho dance festival is organized in February or March. This festival attracts loads of travellers including the international ones. They attend the festival enthusiastically and they get the opportunity to explore the rich Indian culture and its marvelous history.(br) This festival is organized by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad.

Chaturbhuj Temple

·1 km from city center

Chaturbhuj Temple

Chaturbhuj Temple is situated in the Jatakari village of Khajuraho and is also known as Jatakari Temple. Enshrined by Lord Vishnu, the temple is free of any erotic carvings or sculptures and hence is considered a unique temple in the region. Rectangular in shape, the shrine built on a raised platform and is visited by a large number of pilgrim all

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