Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, is world famous for its stunning temples adorned with erotic and sensual carvings. Khajuraho is a small town located in the Benderkhand region, a splendid example of Indian architecture and its culture during the medieval period. The architecture of these Hindu and Jain temples depicts erotic forms of love, and the carvings on the walls show passion in the most sensual yet beautiful way. Constructed between 950 and 1050 AD, the carvings captivated everyone with their stark paradox of sheer confrontation with traditional Indian ideals of eroticism.
Art is incorporated into all the buildings of this town, a classic example of the sophistication of India’s cultural and artistic heritage. The best part about Khajuraho is that despite dozens of looters trying to destroy the entire complex, they were never able to succeed, even though they managed to reduce the number of temples and caves from a staggering 85 at creation to 25.
Duhadev Temple
Dulhadev Temple, built in 1130, enshrines a beautiful statue of Shivalingam as well as striking sculptures of flying Apsaras and other decorative figures. The temple is also home to stunning sculptures of Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati, with intricate carving details adding to the overall charm of the building.
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
The temple was built between 1025 and 1050 AD and its architecture is magnificent and elaborate. The walls of this temple are decorated with murals of beautiful women in various poses and this place is one of the most amazing tourist attractions in Khajuraho.
The Kandariya Mahadev Temple has an artistically carved shrine with more than 800 images of women, most of which are over 3 feet tall. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and there is a Shiva Linga in the center of Garbageriha. The temple’s walls are made of typical sandstone structures, and the artistic representation of eroticism is sure to shed new light on India’s cultural heritage.
lakshman temple
The Lakshman Temple is the oldest and most beautiful temple in the Western temple complex, named after the ruler of the time. The Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva is depicted on the horizontal beam above the temple entrance.
Paswanath Temple
The temple is the largest of the eastern group of temples, with elaborate carvings on the walls. The most interesting aspect of the temple’s architecture is the aesthetic fusion of Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist styles.
The highlight of the temple is the sculptures on the northern outer wall.
golden temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the western temple complexes. It has a beautiful marble Shivaringa as the presiding deity. A majestic Brahma statue is also enshrined in this temple. A huge sculpture of Nandi the Bull is also enshrined next to the Shwaringa Temple.
How to reach Khajuraho?
By Train: Khajuraho Railway Station is 5 km from the main town and is connected to several cities in Madhya Pradesh. Mahoba is the closest major railway terminus to Khajuraho, approximately 78 km from Khajuraho. Trains from Mathura, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Allahabad, Jabalpur, Gwalior etc. depart regularly from Mahobar.
By Air: Khajuraho has its own domestic airport, two kilometers from the temple ruins. It has flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal, Varanasi etc. You can hire a local taxi to go to the nearest hotel or temple.
Roads: With a good transport network, the roads to Khajuraho are well connected with all major national and state roads. From Khajuraho, there are many public and private buses to nearby cities like Jhansi. Standard buses, non-AC buses, and AC buses run regularly. In addition, you also have the option of hiring a private taxi to reach your destination.
