Khajuraho, is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.It is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi.
The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravahaka", is derived from the Sanskrit word kharjur meaning date palm.
Actually, It is a group of temple monuments having erotic carvings only on the external walls of the temples.
Reaching Khajuraho Once can easily reach Khajuraho by train, airport. There are huge number of budget and star hotels near the temple.
Entry ticket costs Rs. 10 as of March 2013 for indians and Rs.250 for Foreigners.
No Camera fee as of March 2013.
To Observe
Take a deep insight outside the external walls of the group of temples.
Video above is dated in march 2013.
Why did they built Khajuraho Temples ?
The creators of Khajuraho claimed descent from the moon. The legend that describes the origin of this great dynasty is a fascinating one: Hemavati, the beautiful young daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced by the moon god while bathing in the Rati one evening. The child born of this union between a mortal and a god was a son, Chandravarman. Harassed by society, the unwed mother sought refuge in the dense forest of Central India where she was both mother and guru to her young son. The boy grew up to found the great Chandela dynasty. When he was established as a ruler, he had a dream-visitation from his mother, who implored him to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so bring about a realization of the emptiness of human desire. Chandravarman began the construction of the first of the temples, successive rulers added to the fast growing complex.
In and Around Khajuraho
What else to see ??
There are other few temples like Chaturbuja temple, duladeo temple, jain temple and some other temples in and around Khajuraho, which are built in similar architecture without any erotic carvings Do notice the Wheat fields during your journey in between these temples
Raneh waterfalls about 20 kms from Khajuraho. Be cautious and only visit this waterfalls only in the monsoon season of india; And the Ken crocodile sanctuary is also nearby the Raneh falls.
There will be no water in the waterfalls area, if you visit in summer season of India.
There was a local commercial trade exhibition near the main temple during march 2013. It was very huge and quite a local version.
Shopping in Khajuraho
Do some shopping on kurtas and pyjamas for both men, women and for kids are available around the shops near main temple which are a must buy. Do bargain them for easily Rs.150 to Rs. 300.
Some shopkeepers also sell khajuraho sarees but their genuinity is not promised
Minimum duration to visit Khajuraho
It could be easily one day to visit all the above main temple and near by temples and waterfalls.
If you have enough time plan for one more day.
Minimum - 1 Day.
The name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravahaka", is derived from the Sanskrit word kharjur meaning date palm.
Actually, It is a group of temple monuments having erotic carvings only on the external walls of the temples.
Reaching Khajuraho Once can easily reach Khajuraho by train, airport. There are huge number of budget and star hotels near the temple.
Entry ticket costs Rs. 10 as of March 2013 for indians and Rs.250 for Foreigners.
No Camera fee as of March 2013.
To Observe
Take a deep insight outside the external walls of the group of temples.
Video above is dated in march 2013.
Why did they built Khajuraho Temples ?
The creators of Khajuraho claimed descent from the moon. The legend that describes the origin of this great dynasty is a fascinating one: Hemavati, the beautiful young daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced by the moon god while bathing in the Rati one evening. The child born of this union between a mortal and a god was a son, Chandravarman. Harassed by society, the unwed mother sought refuge in the dense forest of Central India where she was both mother and guru to her young son. The boy grew up to found the great Chandela dynasty. When he was established as a ruler, he had a dream-visitation from his mother, who implored him to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so bring about a realization of the emptiness of human desire. Chandravarman began the construction of the first of the temples, successive rulers added to the fast growing complex.
In and Around Khajuraho
What else to see ??
There are other few temples like Chaturbuja temple, duladeo temple, jain temple and some other temples in and around Khajuraho, which are built in similar architecture without any erotic carvings Do notice the Wheat fields during your journey in between these temples
There will be no water in the waterfalls area, if you visit in summer season of India.
There was a local commercial trade exhibition near the main temple during march 2013. It was very huge and quite a local version.
Shopping in Khajuraho
Do some shopping on kurtas and pyjamas for both men, women and for kids are available around the shops near main temple which are a must buy. Do bargain them for easily Rs.150 to Rs. 300.
Some shopkeepers also sell khajuraho sarees but their genuinity is not promised
Minimum duration to visit Khajuraho
It could be easily one day to visit all the above main temple and near by temples and waterfalls.
If you have enough time plan for one more day.
Minimum - 1 Day.
Khajuraho temples rise, spire upon spire, like a mirage. The spires have horizontal bands of richly carved figures of male and female forms, animals, trees and chariots, all sculpted with unerring perfection.. Bharat Yatra Online
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