Khajuraho Tourism

Khajuraho Tourism

Khajuraho: Khajuraho is a famous tourist and archaeological place famous for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain patriarchs. It is an UNESCO world heritage site in central India.

Khajuraho Dance Festival :  From  2010 The Khajuraho Festival of Dance is conducted every year the 1st week of  February Month from the 1st to the 7th. Khajuraho dance festival, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad,  is a one week long event of classical dances held annually beside the impressive  background of the superbly lit Khajuraho temples.
These cultural festival tourist attractions  the richness of the various Indian  classical dance styles such as Bharathanatyam,  Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali,  Kuchipudi and Manipuri with performances of some of the best exponents in the ground.  The dances are performed in an open-air auditorium, generally in front of the  Chitragupta Temple devoted to Surya (The Sun God) and the Vishwanatha Temple devoted  to Lord Shiva, belonging to the western group. Modern Indian dance has  also been added recently.

How to Plan Khajuraho Sightseeing : 
In Khajuraho

The Temple of Khajuraho : The Khajuraho Temples were constructed during the golden  period of the Chandela dynasty, by the Chandella leader between AD 900 and 1130.  It is assumed that every  Chandella ruler constructed at least one temple in his lifetime. The Khajuraho Temples in  Madhya Pradesh are amongst the most attractive medieval monuments in India. Originally a collection  of 85, they are the largest collection of Hindu and Jain temples in the world, though  only about 25 of them remain at present. The Khajuraho temples, spotted over an area of about 9 square  miles, represent the traditional way of life of women in the medieval period.

Western Group of Temples :   On the main way, next to the path leading to the Matangeshvar Temple is the A.S.I counter where you must buy a ticket to visit the western group of temples in this large rectangular complex and the museum on the opposite side. There is only one entry point. Here at the Western Group you will see several most amazing temples in the world. 

1. Chaunsath Yogini

2. Lakhmana Temple

3. Kandariya Mahadev Temple

4. Devi Jagdamba Temple

5. Chitragupta Temple

6. Vishwanath Temple

7. Nandi Temple

8. Varaha Temple

9. Matangeswara Temple

10. Archaeological Museum

11. The Lights and Sounds Show

Eastern Group of Temples :    A km from the Western Group of Temples in the direction of the east, is the khajur sagar and the old village of Khajuraho. On one of the paths to the village is a modern whitewashed formation with a big orange - red statue inside. The statue is still worshipped but is one of the oldest images to be found in khajuraho. 

1. Hanuman Temple

2. Javari Temple

Jain Group of Temples :   South east of Khajuraho village, the road finishes in front of the compound of jain temples. On the way to the Jain complex, at the southern edge of the village and just able to be seen from the road are the ruins of the Ghantai Temple. 

1. Parshvanath Temple

2. Adinath Temple

South-East Group of Temples :     A rotating off the main road to or from the Jain complex brings you down a motorable path to this lovely temple alongside the khuddar stream. The temple seems its best at sundown, when the light illuminates the western finish of the temple creating the most spectacular special effects.

How to Getting there:-

By Air: Khajuraho is connected with flights from Delhi, Agra and Bhopal.

By Train : Khajuraho has its own rail head. Direct Train from Bhopal City. Apart from that, the other nearest railheads are Mahoba (64 km) and Harpalpur (94 km). Jhansi (180 km) and Satna (112 km) are convenient railheads for visitors from Delhi, Bhopal, Indore, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Agra & Varanasi.

By Road : Khajuraho is connected by regular bus services with Chhatarpur, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Jaipur, Jhanshi, Mahoba, Harpalpur and Satna.

Famous Tourist Place in Khajuraho

Jain Group of Temples