Khajuraho Temples

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. These temples, unlike man...

Archaeological Museum, Khajuraho

Introduction to Khajuraho Archaeological Museum :

Erstwhile capital of the Chandela Dynasty, Khajuraho is well known as the temple town. The beautifully carved and decorated temples of Khajuraho are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Apart from the temples there are other monuments in Khajurah...

Chausath Yogini Temple

Introduction to Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho: The Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho is situated in the South-western part of the group of temples in Madhya Pradesh. The temple thus belonging to the Western Group of Temples is dedicated to 64 Yoginis who are the manifestations of the Mother God...

Javari Temple

Introduction to Javari Temple, Khajuraho: Javari Temple, Khajuraho is one of the prime Tourist Attractions in Khajuraho. The Javari Temple belongs to the Eastern Group of Temples in the city and attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world for its exquisite architecture and intricate d...

Parsvanath Temple

Introduction to Parsvanath Temple, Khajuraho : Among all other Jain Temples in Khajuraho, the Parsvanath Temple is the most impressive. Categorized among the Eastern Group of Temples, the architectural pattern of the Parsvanath Temple, Khajuraho bears ample resemblance with the Hindu Temples of Kha...

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 highly polished yellow sandstone. Morning and evening aarti hours are a good time to visit this tem...

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 trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort. The finely carved sanctum has a t...

Kandariya Mahadev Temple

This temple dedicated to Shiva is the largest in Khajuraho dating back to the 11th century. The sanctum sanctorum enshrines a lingam. Particularly noteworthy are the entrances arc, the ceilings and pillars of the interior compartments. The sculptures on this temple are conspicuously slender and tall...

Duladeo Temple

Dedicated to Shiva, the apsara and ornamented figures are the temple's most striking features. This Dhuladeo Mandir is also known as the Bridegroom Temple. Though it is a beautiful erotic image of Khajuraho that this one represents, it is still a very new temple which seems to have been built aft...

Devi Jagdamba Temple

This temple is considered by many to be the most erotic temples of Khajuraho. The temple houses the image of mithuna and the sensuously carved figures. It is not clear until today as to which deity this temple is dedicated to, but it was probably originally dedicated to Parvati and then Kali.

Brahma Temple

Built in circa AD 900 dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple stands on an 11 feet high 'jagati' (platform) on the east bank of the Ninora Tal, the largest tank in Khajuraho. The temple is actually a small square shrine resting on twelve pilasters of granite.