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Khajuraho, Title: Folk Dance
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Khajuraho, located in the district of
Chhatarpur in the state of Madhya Pradesh is an ancient city. The word
Khajuraho is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘kharjur’ which means ‘date
palms’. Today, Khajuraho is known all over the world for its temples,
which belong to the medieval Hindu and Jain period.
History of Khajuraho
The temples were built by the Chandel
monarchs who were originally called Bargujar Rajputs of Rajasthan. The
Rajputs moved here when the northern part of India was attacked by the
Mlechcha invaders. Khajuraho is known as the cultural capital of the
Chandel Rajputs who ruled over this part of India for almost two
centuries from 10 AD to 12 AD.
Khajuraho initially had around 80 temples but hardly 25 remain in good
condition now. Amongst these, the most famous ones are Chausth Yogini,
Brahma, Lalgun Mahadev, Matangeshwar, Varaha, Lakshman, Parshwanath,
ChaturBhuja, Ghantai, Vishwanath, Devi Jagdambi, Chitragupta, Kandriya
Mahadevi, Vaman, Adinath and Duladev. These temples were built between
950 AD and 1150 AD.
People & Culture of Khajuraho
The temples at Khajuraho are made up
of sandstones and are world famous for their erotic sculptures. What is
interesting is the fact that these erotic sculptures are only on the
periphery of the temple and are not present inside the temples or near
the deities. It is believed that this fact implies that to meet god one
must leave worldly pleasures behind. The temples have numerous other
sculptures depicting the life of a common man in that era.
Khajuraho is now under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of
India which has found many more underground temples at this site. The
destination is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the seven
wonders of India. Every evening there is a show here about the art,
philosophy and history of Khajuraho. Apart from this, the Khajuraho
Dance Festival, an annual dance show of Indian classical dance is a
major attraction. It is celebrated to highlight the cultural heritage of
Khajuraho temples and preserve them for generations to come.
Things to do in Khajuraho
Temples in Khajuraho are divided into various groups such as the Western group and Southern group. Structures like the Adinath Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Dulhadev Temple and Kandariya Mahadev Temple are a few of the many renowned temples of this historic city. Holidays packages in Khajuraho cover
all the attractions of the city, which travellers can choose from. And
if tourists want to visit attractions in Khajuraho beyond temples, then
they can visit the Dhubela Museum, Jain Museum, Ajaigarh Fort and the Beni Sagar Dam.
Food & Shopping in Khajuraho
Khajuraho has many places to eat and
shop. Tourists visiting the city must try some local sweet and savoury
items. Many budget restaurants serve a Gujarati thali, which is
wholesome and flavourful. Other local delicacies include khichdi and
sweets like jalebi, shikanji and burfi among other sweet treats. Also,
travellers must buy some local handicraft items like miniature stone
sculptures resembling the ones carved on temples as well as silver and
brass items.
Travelling to Khajuraho
Khajuraho has an airport of its own
which is connected to major Indian cities like Bhopal, Delhi, Varanasi,
Mumbai and Indore among others. Tourists can also reach Khajuraho by bus from Delhi and nearby areas. The nearest railhead is at Mahoba, which is just over 60 km away.
Travelling within Khajuraho
The best way to explore Khajuraho is
by hiring a bicycle. They can be rented from shops near the main temple
complex. Tourists can also opt for hopping on to a cycle rickshaw or
just hire a cab for a day to visit all the attractions of the city.
Accommodation options in Khajuraho
Hotels in Khajuraho
range from budget to luxury options. They are spread across areas near
the airport and in the main city like Jain Temple Road. Many of them
organise tours around the historic city for their guests.
The best time to visit Khajuraho is from September to March.
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Khajuraho Temples!
Sudhir,Noida Review date: 13th November 2011
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Overview of the destination
We went to see the famous Khajuraho temples which are about 1000 years old. The temples are in two major groups, the Western group consists of mainly ..
Food, sight-seeing and shopping
There is not much besides the activities connected to the temples. In the evening these is light and sound show at the temples that gives the history ..
Activities & things to do
Already described above in food, sight seeing...
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc
One can go to Khajuraho from Delhi or Mumbai by morning flights which are very convenient. An evening overnight train from Nijamuddin arrives Khajur..
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Khajuraho is one of the popular heritage towns in Chhatarpur District of India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Possessing rich archaeological and religious significance, the destination is frequently visited by devotees as well as tourists from all around the world. The various architectural styles are evident in the palaces, forts, temples, museums, dams and kunds present in the destination.
Recognised as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the destination is renowned as a largest group of temples housing both Hindu and Jain temples of medieval period. The temples at Khajuraho are famous for their erotic sculpture and intricate stone carvings, which depict skills of workmanship during that era.
While visiting Khajuraho, travellers can explore various attractions like Kalinjar Fort and numerous temples and kunds within the fort. It is believed that the fort was built at the end of 1st and beginning of 2nd century by the Chandela rulers. Apart for housing museums, temples and palaces, the fort is known for its beautiful surroundings and blend of various architectural styles.
Temples in the destination are segmented into various groups namely, Eastern group, Western group and Southern group of temple. Temples namely, Adinath Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple, Dulhadev Temple and Kandariya Mahadev Temple are some of the prominent temples of the destination.
Beautiful architecture of temples is based on five-part design, which consists of Ardhamandapa, Garbha Griha, Mahamandapa supported with pillars and Pradakshina. Most of the temples are segregated into two or three bands, which have stone carvings of numerous deities, animals, apsaras and other important figures.
Apart from temples and forts, tourists can also visit the Archaeological Museum. This museum comprises loose sculptures, which were collected from the ruins of temples of Khajuraho. Dhubela Museum and Jain Museum are also popular attractions, which are known for housing vast collection of various sculptures and artefacts that reveal historical events.
Beni Sagar Dam and Gangau Dam are the prominent picnic spots, which are located in vicinity of the destination. Along with these, tourists can also visit Ajaigarh Fort, Chausath Yogini Temple and State Museum of Tribal and Folk Art.
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