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KHAJURAHO SIGHTSEEING

One of the most celebrated manifestations of Indian architecture is to be found in a group of temples at Khajuraho in central India. Situated a hundred miles south-east of the town of Jhansi in the modern-day state of Madhya Pradesh, these temples are over thirty in number. The Khajuraho temples represent, one might say, a happy and almost unique coincidence of religious emotion, abundant patronage, artistic genius, and aesthetic sensibility.

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Devi Jagadambi :-
Devi Jagadambi temple, in a group to the north, is one of most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho, with numerous erotic carvings. Three bands of carvings encircle the body of the temple. In the sanctum is an enormous image of the goddess.
 
Chitragupta Temple :-
Facing eastwards to the rising sun, the temple is dedicated to the sun god, Surya. The image of the deity in the inner sanctum is particularly imposing. The group scenes depict royal processions and group dances, reflecting the lavish lifestyle of the Chandela courts. Built in early 11th century, the Chitragupta Temple is situated at the extreme northern end of a row of four temples, extending from south to north.
 
Panna National Park :-
Panna National Park is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, at a distance of around 57 km from Khajuraho. The region, famous for its diamond industry, is also home to some of the best wildlife species in India and is one of the most famous Tiger Reserves in the country. The park is known worldwide for its wild cats, including tigers as well as deer and antelope. Due to its closeness to one of the best-known Indian tourist attraction in India, Khajuraho, the park is recognized as an exciting stop-over destination.
 
Dhubela Museum :-
65 kms from Khajuraho, is located in an old fort on the Jhansi- Khajuraho road and houses a rare collection of artefacts, depicting the heritage of Bundelkhan. Pipraghat (24 km) is a recently developed excursion spot. The nearby Ken river offers boating, swimming and angling. Due to the purity of the river fish such as mahaseer, rohu and katla are found in large numbers.
 
Varaha Temple :-
A few bas-reliefs of boars of boars are carved on to the temple walls. Probably this could have been the source of the temple’s name. The same type of motif can be found as part of the Vijayanagara Empire’s insignia. The rectangular sanctum is located at the middle of the compound. This partially ruined temple is devoid of any idols in its sanctum.
 
Kandariya Mahadev :-

Travel to westwards from the Lakshmana Temple, along the garden path one comes to the largest and most handsome monument at Khajuraho, the Historical Kandariya Mahadev Temple.
 
Bandhavgarh National Park :-
A wildlife retreat where history and nature meet, Bandhavgarh is too far away from Kanha. Set amidst the Vindhyan ranges, the park has a series of ridges running through it. This park was the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa and at present is a famous natural hub for White Tigers.
 
Chausath Yogini :-
The oldest surviving temple in Khajuraho, this is the sole granite temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Another Kali temple, which was originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is the Devi Jagdambe temple.
 
Raneh Falls :-
Raneh Falls is 19 km. from Khajuraho, on the ken river are famous for their rock formations and is a must watch.
 
Lakshamana Temple :-
Just over the entrance of this temple you can see a beautiful depiction if the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva along with Lakshmi. The interiors of this temple are also very beautiful.
 
Vishvanatha Temple :-
Standing on the western bank of India's holiest rever Ganges, Varanasi is the oldest surviving city of the world and the cultural capital of India. It is in the heart of this city that there stands in its fullest majesty the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in which is enshrined the Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha.
 
Ajaigarh & Kalinjar Forts :-
Kajuraho India Temple tour also includes a visit to Ajaigarh, about 80km from Khajuraho, features a large isolated hilltop fort. Like most forts, it was designed to protect the local population during attacks and sieges.
 
 

 
 

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