The
great works
done by the architects of
ancient India
, still remains unique. One
thousand years
ago, under the patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, were built near the village of Khajuraho. In 100 years (950 AD – 1050 AD), all the temples were completed. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravages of time, these remains show the joy of creativity, the ultimate fusion of man with his creator(God).
Extraordinary temples rise spire upon spire like a mirage. Built by the Chandela kings in the 10th Century, just 22 of the original 85 temples still remain. Their tall spires are balanced with horizontal bands of the most dazzling profusion of carved figures, animals, trees chariots- sculpted with unerring perfection. Jain temples nearby are also very exquisitely carved.
Khajuraho is a village in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 385 miles (620 kilometres) southeast of Delhi, the capital city of India.The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculpture.
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Area:
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21 Sq Kms.
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Best Time to Visit:
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October to March.
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Climate:
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The climate of this region is tropical. The place has a typical continental type of climate with summers being hot and winters cold.
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Main Languages:
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Hindi and English.
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Temperature:
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Summer – Max : 47. Min : 21.
Winter – Max : 32. Min : 4.
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