Khajuraho - A Unique Temple world of India

India is synonyms to God’s country, comprising of a wide range of cast, culture and regional adherence to respective religions. For which, India is full of temples and other religional institutions. These temples are adorned with ancient architectural richness, intricate designing, erotic sculptures, tall statues and thus marvelous relics. 

In Khajuraho itself, there are 85 temples build during Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050. These temples are 'Symbol of Medieval Heritage.' It expresses a distinct array of temple architecture and art of the prosperous period of India history. Before you take up the Khajuraho Tour Package, you must go through the sumptuous beauty of this unique temple world of India:

Virtual beauty of India- Temples of Khajuraho

The Kandariya Mahadeva

The most significant temple of Khajuraho decorated with intricacy is a bountiful expression of sculptures of ancient Indian art. Build during 1025-1050 it is 30.5m-long and has 84 towers making it the largest temple representing Chandela architecture. It has 872 statues of nearly 1m high. The temple is enhanced with verbose sculpting and 646 figures. The temple spire is around 31m-high with a phallic Shiva symbol depicting Mount Kailasha. It has pillared pavilion decorated with spires to give it a mountain-like rooftop look to evocative Himalayan glory. Those who seek for reincarnation visit here frequently. 

Lakshmana Temple

It dates back to 10th and 13th centuries, represents the rare art of sculptures and erotic idols during Chandella dynasty, it is known for beauty beyond imagination. Adorable carvings make it world heritage site. It is designed in Nagara style architecture and Dravida style architecture to approach divine grace. The captivating structures of amorous figurines serve as a ritual and symbolic function to devotees and visitors. It is devised for intimate worship in dark, windowless and calm divine chambers.

Devi Jagdamba Temple

It is a group of 25 temples this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Parvati, and Kali. Dated back to the 10th century it was built by Chandella dynasty rulers. The most exquisite temple has statues of divine nymphs, mythical beasts, pairs of men and women and numerous erotic carvings. The striking feature is in the center with an enormous image of goddess Parvati with Mithuna (Gemini) displaying amorous couple. Temple symbolizes trinity and has three bands: first presents the scriptures of the creator: Brahma, second the destroyer: Lord Shiva and third the sustainer: Lord Vishnu.

Chaturbhuj Temple

It’s a small temple built during 1100AD. It has a delicate 9foot high statue of Vishnu. It is Khajuraho’s only temple that has no erotic sculptures. It is called Chaturbhuj as it embellishes itself with four armed statues of lord Vishnu which is carved in a single stone. The idol is the ultimate beauty to behold. Though it lacks erotic carvings, the other carvings are beautified enough to differentiate it from the rest of its kind.

Parsvanath Temple

An epitome of 10th-century work, it is built during the reign of Chandela king. The sanctum has an entrance has a magic square with the inscriptions; its exterior walls highlight Vaishnavaite themes, the ceiling features floral patterns and chains. It is the largest Jain temple in Khajuraho. The outer walls exhibits three bands of sculptures presenting carvings of celestial beings, flying couples, musicians, dancers and much more.

Nandi Temple

One of the most beautiful temples in the city is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is. The architecture of the temple display stone images of a seated Nandi facing Shiva. The elaborate structured temple has an erotic sculpture of couples, elephant carvings, human figures and the statue of Lord Shiva. It is dedicated to the savari (vehicle) of Lord Shiva, i.e., Nandi bull.

All these beautiful sites make Khajuraho a place worth visiting. And for that, you’ll need a cost-convenient Khajuraho Tour Package. Do not forget to share your experience once you’re back.