Khajuraho Temple

Khajuraho temples are the famous temples of not only India but all over the world. It is situated in Madhya Pradesh. Tourists from all over the globe visit the Khajuraho temples to marvel at its interesting architectural beauty. The amazing fact about the Khajuraho Temples is that it is not about any religion, worshiping or deities. Rather the temples are famous because of its bold display of erotic sculptures and carvings on the walls.

The Khajuraho temples are believed to be an amalgamation of science and art. The temples were built during 10th-11th century. Each temple in Khajuraho has a unique plan and design. However several features can still be related. They are all built on high platforms, several meters off the ground, either in granite or a combination of light sandstone and granite. Each of these temples has an entrance hall or mandapa, and a sanctum sanctorum or garbha griha. The roofs of these various sections have a distinct form. The porch and hall have pyramidal roofs made of several horizontal layers. The over all architecture of the Khajuraho temples will sure mesmerize you and leave you spell bound.

The wonder of architecture in Khajuraho Temple can never be compared to anything else. The grand size, the etched skill, the mysterious sculpture and the passionate images carved on the walls and pillars, everything about the temples of Khajuraho will blow your minds off. The temples of Khajuraho are divided into three distinct groups The Western Group, The Eastern Group and The Southern Group.

The Western Group: this is the largest amongst the other group of Khajuraho temples. The surroundings of this group are beautifully maintained with its lush greeneries. The temples at the western group of Khajuraho temples are The Lakshmana Temple, the Matangesvara Temple and the Varaha Temple form one complex and the Visvanatha and Nandi temples.

The Eastern Group: this group exhibits five isolated sub groups of temples. These temples are situated in and around the Khajuraho village. The famous Brahmanical temples in the eastern group are Brahma, Vamana and Javar. And the three Jain temples in this part of Khajuraho are temples of the deities Ghantai, Adinath and Parsvanath.

The Southern Group: this is the most distant location in Khajuraho temples. The two main temples of the southern group are temples of Duladeo and Chaturbhuja, which are situated near and across the Khudarnala.

If you want some actions you should not miss the festivals of Khajuraho. The two famous festivals of Khajuraho are Khajuraho Dance Festival and Mahashivaratri. People from different parts of the world come to visit the Khajuraho temples during these festivals. With us venture a complete new exploration. Visit Khajuraho temples and we assure you have the best vacation ever.