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About Khajuraho

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Khajuraho derives its name from the Khajur tree (the date palm tree) found in abundance in the area. The temples are superb examples of Indo-Aryan architecture, built in the short span of a hundred years, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India in a truly inspired burst of creativity. In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. Khajuraho is located in the forested plains of Madhya Pradesh in the Bundelkhand region.

Area:  21 Sq Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

Climate:  The climate of this region is tropical. The place has a typical continental type of climate with summers being hot and winters cold.

Main Languages:  Hindi and English.

Population:  Approx. 7000.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 47. Min : 21.
Winter - Max : 32. Min : 4.

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Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho is situated in the state of Maharashtra. Basically, Khajuraho is a fascinating village, drive from the name Khajoor (Date Palm). Khajuraho temples are carved in such a way that seems to be like heritage beauty, made up of sandstone in varying shades.

Vaman and Javari Temples

Standing amidst green barley fields, behind Khajuraho village, the temple presents a pretty sight, dedicated to Vaman (dwarf) incarnation of Vishnu. It has a single spire shikhar with chaitya arches.

Matangeshwar Temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated outside the ASI compound it boasts of an eight-feet-high lingam and draws large crowds during Mahashivratri. It has one of the largest lingams in North India, made in...

Lakshmana Temple

This is one of the oldest and most impressively designed temples of the western group of temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The lintel over the entrance of this beautiful Vaishnavite temple shows the t...