KhajurahO TemplE

->The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India. About 175 kilometers (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, they are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.The temples are famous for their Nagara-Style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.
 

->The name Khajuraho is derived from the Hindi word 'Khajur', which means 'date palm'.

->It was during the reign of Chandel Empire, between 950 and 1050 AD, that Khajuraho temples were constructed.

->Historical records note that Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 20 temples have survived, spread over 6 square kilometers.


->Few temples in Khajuraho are dedicated to Jain pantheon and the rest to Hindu deities – to God’s Trio, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and various Devi forms, such as the Devi Jagadambe.

->The temples in Khajuraho are broadly divided into three parts : the Eastern group, the Southern Group and the Western group of temples of which the Western group alone has the facility of an Audio guided tour wherein the tourists are guided through the seven eight temples. There is also an audio guided tour developed by the Archaeological Survey of India which includes a narration of the temple history and architecture.


->The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held every year in February.It features various classical Indian dances set against the backdrop of the Chitragupta or Vishwanath Temples.

->The Khajuraho temple complex offers a light and sound show every evening. The first show is in English language and the second one in Hindi. It is held in the open lawns in the temple complex, and has received mixed reviews.


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