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KHAJURAHO |
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The capital of Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous
for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain
Tirthankaras. These temples built between 950 A.D. & 1050 A.D., represent some of the
most exquisite specimens in medieval India.
AREA : 21 Sq. Km.
ATITUDE: 280 Mts.
TEMPERATURE: Summer Max 49.0C Min 21.0C, Winter Max 32.0C Min 4.0C |
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BEST SEASON: September to March. STD CODE: 07686
REACHING KHAJURAHO:
Air: Indian Airlines and private airlines connect Khajuraho with Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.
Rail: Jhansi 175 Km/108 mile and Satna 120 Km/75 mile are the two convenient railheads.
However, Harpalpur 100 Km/62 mile is the nearest railhead to visit Khajuraho. |
| Road Distances: |
| Khajuraho-Agra |
395 Km |
245 miles |
| Khajuraho-Allahabad |
285
Km |
176 miles |
| Khajuraho-Bhopal |
340 Km |
210 miles |
| Khajuraho-Jabalpur |
270 Km |
168 miles |
| Khajuraho-Varanasi |
415 Km |
257 miles |
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History: The Khajuraho temples were built in the short span of a
hundred years, from 950-1050 AD, in a truly inspired burst of creativity. Of the 85
original temples, 22 have survived till today, constituting one of the world's greatest
artistic wonders. These temples were built by Chandellas, a dynasty which survived for
five centuries before falling to the onslaught of Moughals. |
What to See: The temples in the Western, Eastern and Southern
groups, the Archaeological Museums are worth a visit too. Basically all the temples
follow a three-part layout. You can enter the temple through a porch, known as the
Ardhamandapa. Behind this is the hall or Mahamandapa, supported with pillars and with a
corridor around it. A vestibule than leads into the Garbhagriha, the inner sanctum, where
the image of the god to which the temple is dedicated is displayed. |
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The Western
Group-The Varaha Temple, Lakshmana Temple, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Devi Jagdambe
Temple, The Chitragupta Temple, Matangesvara Temple. |
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Eastern
Group-Jain Museum , Parsvnath Temple, Adinath Temple, Shanti Nath Temple, Ghantai
(Bell) Temple, Javari Temple, Vamana Temple, Brahma Temple, Hanuman Temple.
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Southern
Group-Duladeo Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple. |
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For
Reservation and Further information Contact:
Khajuraho-Govt. Of India Tourist Office, Opp. Western Group of Temples, Tel:
42347. Regional Office: M.P.S.T.D.C. Ltd, Chandela Cultural Complex, Tel: 2051, Fax: 42330
Mumbai-M.P.S.T.D.C. LTD, 74, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Colaba. Phone: (022)
2184860/2187603 Fax: 260614. |
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