Khajuraho Temples

The Khajuraho Temples noted for its brilliant architecture and fascinating carvings as well as the sculptures that are simply spectacular, is situated in the Bundelkhand Region, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. These temples are a proof of the fact that Indo Aryan architecture was at its zenith during the 950-1050 AD. These are the years that were dedicated to the construction of these temples. An interesting fact that is associated with these temples is that these temples have got its name from the ‘Khajua- date palms’that grows in abundance in this area. Out of the total 85 temples only 25 temples have succeeded to survive the test of time. These temples stand high on a structure that has been built out of bricks by a mason.

To intensify the light effect, the projections have been done in a vertical way. The chief compartments have been mounted on its own roof and have been arranged in such a way, so that the lowest appears over the portico and the highest comes at the center. Each and every depiction on the stones reflects the various aspects of life in the most beautiful way.

A visit to the Khajuraho Temples would definitely be an enriching experience for you as you would come across figures such as celestial maidens, gods and goddesses, mythological as well as real animals, musicians, apsaras and warriors. Each and every mood of these figures has been captured on the stones in the most outstanding way.

The Khajuraho Temples can be categorized into the Eastern Group, the Western Group and the Southern Group of Temples. Given below are the details, which are:

The Eastern Group: It comprises three Jain Temples, which are the Parsavanath, Ghantai and the Adinath and the three Brahmanical Temples, which are Vamana, Javari and the Brahma.

The Southern Group: It is the most distinct one and it includes two monuments as well as the Chaturbhuja Temples and the Duladeo Temples.

The Western Group: The credit for the construction of these temples goes to the Chandala Rulers. The temples that form this group are Varaha Temple, Lakshmana Temple and the Matangesvara Temple. The other temples of this group are the Nandi and the Visvanatha temples.

So just, make sure that you have enough time on your hands as exploring these temples would require lot of time.

Next time, you pay a visit to India or the state of Madhya Pradesh, definitely visit the Khajuraho Temples.