Khajuraho

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Khajuraho is a group of Hindu temples and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India, about 170 kilometres southeast of Jhansi. They are the UNESCO Heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architect symbols and erotic sculptures. Most of the Khajuraho temples were built between 950 AD and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, which is spread over more than six square kilometers. One of the surviving temples, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two religions, Hinduism and Jainism, suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for both religious views among Hindus and Jains in the region.



Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Complex of 1,000-year-old temples
 

Lakshmana Temple
10th-century Hindu site with sculptures


Chaturbhuj Temple
Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu
 

Western Group of Temples
Historic, landscaped complex of temples
 

Devi Jagadamba Temple Khajuraho
Historic Hindu temple complex
 

Adinatha temple, Khajuraho
Temple, history, and architecture

 
Vamana Temple
Ancient temple with an ornate exterior
 

Parshvanatha temple, Khajuraho
Temple, history, and architecture
 

Duladeo Temple
Sacred Hindu temple with ornate carvings
 

Javari Temple, Khajuraho
Temple, history, and architecture
 

Vishvanatha Temple, Khajuraho
Temple, architecture, and history

 
Varaha Temple, Khajuraho
Shrine and temple
 

Khajuraho Temple
Hindu temple
 

Chitragupta Temple
11th-century temple with erotic carvings
 

Chausath Yogini temple, Khajuraho
Hindu temple

 
Matangeshvara temple, Khajuraho
Temple and architecture
 

Ghantai temple
Temple

 
Brahma Temple
Hindu temple
 

Bhagwan Shantinath Jain Temple
Temple and history
 

Jain museum
Archaeological museum
 
Parvati Temple
Hindu temple
 

Archaeological Museum, Khajuraho
Archaeological museum
 
Beejamandal Temple Ruins
Temple
 
Archaeological Museum Khajuraho
Temple
 
Jain Group Of Temples
Jain temple
 
Pratapeshwar Temple
Hindu temple
 
Shivsagar Lake
Lake
 
Hanuman temple
Hindu temple
 
Lalguan Mahadeva temple
Temple
 
Benisagar Dam
Tourist attraction
 
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