Sunday, 23 February 2014

Khajuraho temples Important information

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.


Khajuraho Dance Festival : This festival of AgraandVaranasi. classical   dances   is   celebrated  in  Feb./Mar, Eminent dancers perform against the backdrop of Satna (120kms.) & Jhansi (175 kms.). floodlit temple. 






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