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Welcome
to Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
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Main Languages : Hindi and English
Population Approx. 7000
Area 21 sq km
Best Time to Visit October to March
Temperature Summer - Max: 47 Min: 21
Winter - Max: 32 Min: 4
Main Attraction Adinatha Temple
Bandhavgarh National Park
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Read/Write Review About Khajuraho
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Introduction of Khajuraho
Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust, the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girls known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman (the founder of the Chandela dynasty). Later, Chandravarman had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple, which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion and erotic fantasy to the world.
Thus he brought an artistic revolution by building the famous Khajuraho temples, in the town, which was his capital. Some people also believe these erotic art forms to be the visual depiction of Kamasutra, art of sex or the relations between Shiva and Parvati, the divine couple. Khajuraho temples got lost into obscurity and were only discovered by chance but they quickly became India's second most favored tourist destination after Taj Mahal. This temple complex is perhaps the largest group of medieval temples. Other than eroticism, these sculptures also depict other refined courtly accomplishments such as music and dance. Only 22 temples have survived out of the original 85 temples. It displays one of the most unique stone-carving work and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1986.
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Bandhavgarh National Park
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Bandhavgarh National Park, 197km northeast of Jabalpur and 280km from Khajuraho, is home to about fifty tigers. You have one of the best chances in India to see a tiger in this park. Other wildlife include elephants, wild boars, jackals, chinkaras, s......
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Chitrakoot
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This large sprawling town stands on the banks of the Mandakini River about 132 km from Khajuraho and it was here that Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are believed to have been born and taken on their incarnations. Bathing Ghats line the Mandakini River. Both......
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Temples &Shrine |
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The Western Group Temples
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The largest of all temple groups of Khajuraho, the Western Group include some of the most renowned and noteworthy temples. Most of the temples of the Western group are dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Situated at the center of the massive temple comple......
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Adinatha Temple
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Dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath, the temple is lavishly embellished with sculpted figures, including Yakshis. The three Hindu temples of the group are the Brahma, containing a four-faced lingam, the Vamana, which is adorned on its outer walls wi......
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Hotel Taj Chandela, Khajuraho
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Ratings: 5 Star Deluxe
Address: Chhatar Pur, Khajuraho dist,
Madhya Pradesh -471 606.
Accessibility: Airport: 3 km., Railway Station: 110 km., Bus Station: 1 km
Hotel Description:
Hotel Chandela offers easy access......
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Hotel Clarks, Khajuraho
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Ratings: 3 Star
Address: Bamitha Marg, (Airport Road),Village Khajuraho, Dist. Chhatarpur,
Madhya Pradesh -471 606.
Accessibility: Airport: 1.2 km., Railway Station: 56 km., Bus Station: 1.5 km
Hotel Description:
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Getting in, Around & Away |
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How to reach
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By Air :
Getting to the Khajuraho Airport, located not more than couple of Kms from the city , is relatively easy. With well connected flights from Delhi, Agra and Varanasi, it is fruitful to use a flight and avoid changing trains.
By Train:
Jhansi is the closest train station, while coming from North. Satna, on the other hand is more suitable to board trains heading South of Khajuraho or coming from that side.
For train to Mumbai or Varanasi you will have to go to Satna. To get to Khajuraho
from Delhi, the Bhopal Shatabdi is the best way to get upto Jhansi and then get a bus from there to Khajuraho (and do not forget to take a stopover at Orchha).
By Bus:
Buses are available for Jhansi to Khajuraho throughout the day. You can head to Gwalior or Agra through direct buses. Buses are also available to take you to Satna.
Avoid buses for longer routes if you can and instead use train or a flight for convenience.
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