Khajuraho is a city in Madhya Pradesh, located in the Chhatarpur district. There are some amazing places to visit in Khajuraho. The city is mostly known for its Hinduism and Jain temples and is famous for its erotic sculptures. The town has its name earlier “Chhatarpur” which is derived from the Sanskrit word khanjar, meaning ‘date palm’. It is a city of known for magnificent temples and it is about its intricate sculptures located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The UNESCO site of “Khajuraho group of monuments” is famous for its Nagara-style architecture and graceful sculptures of Nayikas and deities.

GLORIOUS HISTORY

The amazing statues are one of the reasons that make it a popular site to visit among tourists. These temples have their signs and meanings from 950- 1050 AD these were built by the Chandela Dynasty and they have different meanings meditation, spiritual teachings, relationships, through stimulating art. These temples are divided into three groups eastern, western and southern. These sculptures and crafts define and show many different meanings which depict something amazing and people to adore such beauty people come from different regions. Khajuraho temples were made 35 miles away from the medieval city of Mahoba, which is also known as the capital of the Chandela dynasty in the Kalinjar region. To visit Khajuraho October to February is the best time to visit. These months comprise the winter season in Khajuraho and can be considered as the best time for outdoor tourist activities, especially temple tours. March to June is the serious summer season in Khajuraho.

TOP PLACES TO VISIT KHAJURAHO

1. Light and sound show

light and sound show is a very popular night in the Khajuraho you are visiting Khajuraho there it is must attend such beautiful and lighting show there. This night will make your trip memorable and interesting. This is the best evening show for tourists to know about the history of facts and myths of Khajuraho temples. It is organized in the Khajuraho western group of temples. It is paid event which means, if you would like to attend this popular evening event, you need to pay the fee. It is organized after sunset in the evening hours. As well as knowing that Khajuraho is an international tourist destination so here we can find both domestic tourists and international tourists. This event is organized by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department and they decide the entry fees. At present this person’s entrance fees for Indian tourists are INR 250 and for foreigner, tourists are INR 700, child below 05 years is not charged or can have free entry.

2. Laxman temple

it is the Sadharan temple of the Panchayat Ana variety. The entire temple complex stands on a high platform as seen in the image. The structure consists of all the elements of the Hindu temple structure. It has an entrance porch, Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Antarala and Garbhagriha, unlike other temples in Khajuraho, its sanctum is Pancharatha on the plan. Its shikhara is clustered with minor urushringas. The Lakshmana temple was the first of all the temples built by the Chandela king in their new capital of Khajuraho. Between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Chandellas patronized artists, poets and performers and built irrigation systems, places and numerous temples out of sandstone.

3. Chaturbhuj Temple

this temple is symbolling for shiva. It is situated in Madhya Pradesh. The word Chaturbhuj itself give meaning to itself “Chatur” meaning ‘four’ and “Bhuj” meaning ‘arms’ which translates to “one who has four arms” and refers to Rama an Avatar of Vishnu. The temple has a complex multi-storied structural view which is a blend of temple, fort and Palace architectural features. The temple is noted for having one of the tallest vimana among Hindu temples standing at 344 feet. A place to visit with the whole heart and to find yourself.

4. Parsvanatha Temple

it is a Jain temple at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. The temple is believed to have been constructed by a prominent Jain family in 950 and 970 CE, during the reign of the Chandela king Dhanga. A temple was famous for its architecture and art. It has a small and a large hall, a vestibule and a sanctum. The temple structure has an oblong architectural plan with projections at two ends which make it more beautiful. The front projection forms the entrance porch, the back projection is a shrine attached to the sanctrum. The ceiling of the entrance porch features a chain and floral patterns and a pair of interwind flying vidyadharas. The door lintel of the Mandapa has the sculptures of Adinatha’s attendant a ten-armed Chakreshvari riding a Garuda. The sanctum features sculptures of the Jinas. The temple has a magic square called the “Jina Square”. This is one of the oldest known 4 X4 magic squares, as well as one of the oldest known most perfect magic squares. This temple will make you happy and give you inner peace the art and architecture are so mesmerising and so adorable for others and so good adored by the tourists.

5. Devi Jag amba Temple

it is also known by the name Jagadambika temple among the best places to visit in Khajiraho. It is one of the groups of about 25 temples at Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a World Heritage site. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty. The temple showcases the typical triple panel of sculptures wherein the topmost has some of the most erotic cravings. Despite being small in size, compared to other shrines in the western wing it stands as an epitome of marvellous artistry. This ancient shrine is dedicated to the Hindu goddess of the Universe, Jagdamba and her statue can be seen in the garbha griha. Timings are also given to see such beauty and to adore it 05:00 am to 12:00 pm, 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm and open all days.

6. Adinatha Temple

this mandir is dedicated to the Tirthankara Adinatha temple, although its exterior walls also feature Hindu deities. One of the best places to visit in Khajuraho, the temple is a part of the UNESCO world heritage site along with other temples in the Khajuraho group of monuments. The walls outside the temple have three bands of sculptures featuring surasundaries, flying vidyadhara couples, vyalas and a dancer with musicians. The temple is a significant example of the Jain settlement in Khajuraho. This ancient shrine is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara Adinatha the founder of Jainism. Months of summer are hot and dry with temperatures shooting up to a sweltering 45 degrees Celsius during the day. This season receives the minimum amount of tourist activity and is the offseason in this place. So, the season of winter or after the monsoon is good for visiting Khajuraho. October to March is the best season for Khajuraho sightseeing. Khajuraho temples are a very nice place to visit. Adinatha temple is located in Khajuraho. The Khajuraho dance festival is held every year in February it is the best time to plan your trip which makes it more interesting. At the place, you can enjoy all the classical dances of the country. This temple is open for visitors all the time sunrise to sunset, on all seven days of a week. Usually, tourists visit them between 08:00 hrs to 17:30 hrs. The same is the visitor timing for the Adrinath temple. Visitors are required to take the entrance ticket counter, located near the entrance gate of the western group of temples and retain the ticket to visit other temples also.

7. Duladeo Temple

this temple is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho Madhya Pradesh. This temple is symbolizing the god shiva in the form of Linga. The temple name Duladeo itself depicts the meaning ‘holy bridegroom’. Due to its meaning, one more name is given by which it is known ‘Kunwar Math’. Built-in the year 1130 the dulhadev temple enshrines a beautiful Shivalinga and striking sculptures of Apsaras and other ornamented figures. The temple also has a stunning sculpture of lord shiva with his wife Parvati. The temple though not in the same league as say, the magnificent kardiya Mahadev temple, is a smaller version. The dulhadev temple Khajuraho is unique in many other ways and has so many fascinating myths and legends associated with dolmade pace has a good time to spend and give good time to Introspect yourself with a full good time to keep yourself pure.

8. Nandi Temples

the temple must have made you feel the symbol of whom does it depict one and only lord shiva, Nandi was a kind of vehicle of lord shiva who depicts his presence there.

9. Varaha temple

the Varaha temple in Khajuraho enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Varaha is the third avatar of Lord Vishnu, the form of Varaha. It is built in the medieval century by the Chandela dynasty, the UNESCO site of Khajuraho group monuments is famous for its Nagara-style architecture and graceful sculptures of nayikas and deities.

CONCLUSION

Khajuraho is a place where a lot of temples are there which makes you give inner peace and introspect yourself and give you a different mode of relaxation and has some of the best places to visit in Khajuraho. Khajuraho is a place that is full of peace and silence these temples make it more precious and beautiful with their architecture and art. Khajuraho will make you happy and comfortable in its unique ways and make you more inspired to adore it. People come from different places to inspire its beauty and to find inner peace in such amazing temples.