Khajuraho Temple |
Temples
of Khajuraho |
Introduction
These
85 granite and sandstone temples of Khajuraho are renowned for
their fine blend of sculpture and architecture. They consist of
bands of horizontal sculptures which balance and blend with the
vertical line of the temples superstructure. Besides the Chausath-yogini,
the Brahma and the Mahadeva temples which are of granite, all
the other temples are made of fine grained sandstone and are buff
pink or pale yellow in colour. They have been constructed on a
high and solid platform, which provides an open ambulatory. The
temple of Vishnu built by Yasovarman (AD 954), now famous as the
Lakshman temple proclaims the prestige of the Chandellas. The
Visvanatha, Parsvanatha and Vaidyanatha temples belong to the
time of king Dhanga, the successor of Yasovarman. The Jagadambi,
and the Chitragupta Temples, are noteworthy among the western
group of royal temples of Khajuraho. The immortal Kandariya Mahadeva
temple is the largest and the grandest temple of Khajuraho, attributed
to King Ganda (AD 1017-29). These temples are known for their
lofty terraces (jagati) and functionally effective plans. The
sculptural embellishments include parivara, parsva, avarana devatas,
dikpalas, the apsaras and sura-sundaris in their delicate, youthful
female forms of ravishing beauty exuding an irrevocable charm
and grace.
Tourist
Information
Open on all weekdays from sunrise to sunset. Entry fee for those
above 12 yrs. : Rs.5.00 Free entry on Fridays
Best
time to visit
October to April
Access
Air
Air links to Delhi, Agra and Varanasi.
Rail
Nearest railheads are Harpalpur, Mahoba, and Jhansi.
Road
Road links to Satna, Harpalpur Jhansi (175 km) and Gwalior (280
km).
Where To Stay?
More Khajuraho Hotels >>>
The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development
Corporation runs Hotel Jhankar, Hotel Payal, Hotel Rahil, Tourist
Village and Tourist Bungalow.
Places
to visit
Rajgarh Palace, Dhubela Museum (65 kms), Pandav Falls (34 kms),
Raneh Falls
(19 kms), Ken Natural Trail (22 kms), Benisagar Lake (11 kms),
Ranguan Lake
(25 kms), Gangau Dam (34 kms), Panna National Park (25 kms), Panna
(45 kms).
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