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About Khajuraho Tourism
Located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho has emerged as a renowned tourist destination from a tiny unknown village. A World UNESCO Heritage Site, Khajuraho is better known as the TempleTown. Famed for its magnificent Jain and Hindu temples and intricate stone sculptures, Khajuraho
remains the epitome of the temple architectural style and aesthetic
sensibility. Of the 85 beautiful temples, only 22 have survived the
ravages of time. Made of sandstone blocks fitted together, these remain
as a collective glorification to life, love and joy, to the spirit of
creativity and human relationships. Built by the Chandela rulers in 9th and 10th
century AD, the temples exhibit carved images of gods and goddesses,
celestial maidens and dancers, animals and musicians, all frozen in
stone.The
unique spiral architecture of these temples makes them even more
interesting. The temples stand on high masonry platforms and have three
sections, the ardhamandapa or the entrance, mandapa or the assembly hall and garbha griha
or the sanctum sanctorum. Each component of the temple is topped by
pyramid-shaped towers rising in tiered succession and culminating at
the shikhara or the pinnacle. Long forgotten, the secluded village of Khajuraho
with its treasure trove was discovered accidentally by a British
officer, Captain T S Burt in 1838, giving it renewed attention and fame.
Reviews on Khajuraho travel(What people have to say)
Activities & things to do We were there for 3 days, and I guess its enough time for Khajuraho. We visited all the temples, witnessed the light and sound show.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. We went from Delhi, took the straight overnight train and reached Khajuraho in the morning. On the way back we started in the evening and
Prema, Mumbai | 5th December 2007 Most underrated destination Khajuraho though a small village with just the temple as attraction was thronging with foreign
Khajuraho Temples - Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a fascinating village with a quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage. The fascinating temples of Khajuraho represent the expression of a highly matured civilization.
Temple Architecture at Khajuraho - Indian temple architecture is broadly divided into two distinct styles the Nagari or the north Indian and Dravida or the south Indian. The temples at Khajuraho belong to the Nagari architectural style.
Official Websites
Government of Madhya Pradesh - Madhya Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism - Madhya Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Madhya Pradesh, Tourism in Madhya Pradesh and Festivals in Madhya Pradesh.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Khajuraho with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Khajuraho ? architectural genius of 12th century - The 85 temples were built in North Indian Nagara style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time.