Khajuraho
Khajuraho, the World Heritage Site
is studded with ornately carved shrines built by the Chandelas. Over 85 temples
were built between 950-1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Today,
only 22 temples have survived, which constitute one of the world's great
artistic wonders. Each shrine stands on a high, masonry platform, with a marked
upward direction in the structure, further enhanced by vertical projections to
create the effect of grace and lightness. The temple walls are embellished with
exquisite stone carvings which portray every facet and mood of life, from the
erotic to the divine, the commonplace to the subline. The temples are geographically
divided into three groups -western, eastern and southern.
Tourist Acctration in Khajuraho
- Western Group
- Eastern Group
- Sound & Light Show
- State Museum of Tribal & Folk Art
- Khajuraho Dance Festival
Western Group :- Kandariya Mahadeo,
The largest and most typical temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chaunsath
Yogini is the only granite temple and the oldest surviving shrine of the group.
Other important shrines in the western group are Vishwanath, Lakshmana, Varah
and Matangeswara etc.
Eastern Group : - Parsvanath Temple,
Ghantai Temple, Adinath Temple. Southern Group: - Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj
Temple etc.
Sound & Light Show : The spectacular show held at the western group of temples, narrates the
life and times of Chandela kings.
State Museum of Tribal & Folk Art : A rich collection of tribal and folk arts and
artefacts are exhibited at the Chandela Cultural Complex. The State Museum displays
items of terracottas, metal craft, woodcraft, tribal artefacts etc.
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