India is full of beauty, architecture, history, and culture. There is not a single place in the country that do not display such affectionate admiration. Here you have the highest mountains passes in the north and sultry south India’s backwaters. And in the middle of India, you have Madhya Pradesh, a land that retains landmarks from yesteryears, like the well-known Khajuraho. This town is popularly known as a Group of Monuments having both Hindu and Jain temples. It comes under the UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a must-visit attraction. Along with foreign tourists, even the locals get easily tempted to explore the ancient remains and to learn about Kamasutra.
Khajuraho is located near the city of Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh and it was a former cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs. They ruled this part of India from the 10th to 12th centuries. Flaunting some beautiful sexual themes through erotic sculptures, it makes visitors wonder in amazement. It engages a lot of foreign crowds from across the globe. It not only mesmerizes spectators through the sandstone cravings but also their ancient architectural style. There are around 22 temples in Khajuraho categorized into three sections - western, eastern and southern temples. They are spread across 20 sq. km displaying the finest example of Indo-Aryan architecture.
Some of the significant highlights of the temples are its facets. While exploring the temple, the Khajuraho guide will take you through the friezes on the temples displaying images of gods and goddesses, heroes and kings etcetera. This group of temples also depicts royalty, marriage, meditation, kinship, spiritual teachings, and of course the intimate scenes of human relationships. If you look closely at the designs sculpted on the walls and doors, it tells so much about Indian history. Most of the images on the temples are of Goddesses and Gods showing many expressions of the divine Shiva and Shakti.
If you are vacationing in India, it is impossible to miss out on Khajuraho. After all, Khajuraho Temples are considered one of the topmost visited places in India. If you count state wise, it is the best monument complex full of antiquity. It is even ranked the top monument by the Archeological Survey of India. In and around the group of temples, there are many attractions to see like the Panna National Park and Orchha. In order not to miss out on any exciting attractions, you can make a detailed Khajuraho travel guide while in Madhya Pradesh for a systematic Indian vacation.
