Temples- A forbidden attempt
A tourist's must, the temples at Khajuraho are preceded by many
theories in relation to their construction. Out of 85 temples there are
just twenty temples left over to watch. These temples are segregated
into different groups as The Western , Eastern and Southern groups, each
assigned with unique specialty. The Western Group is the largest and
paramount group with most of its constituent temples laid out roughly in
two rows. The eastern group of monuments, situated in close proximity to
the Khajuraho village, includes three Brahmanical temples known as
Brahma, Vamana and Javari and three Jain temples, the Ghantai, Adinath
and Parsvanath. The Brahmanical temples are located along or near the
Khajuraho-Sagar, while the Jain temples are situated farther south and
are conveniently approached by a metaled road. The southern group of
monuments comprises the Duladeo and the Chaturbhuja temples. The Duladeo
is about a kilometer south of the Khajuraho village and half a mile
southwest of the Jain group of temples.
Khajuraho Dance Festival
During the month of February/March, the serene and drowsy town of
Khajuraho is changed to a mesmerizing social center. It is the time when
the festival of Maha Shivratri draws pilgrims from all over the region
to commemorate the marriage of Shiva. The festival also sees one of
India's premier dance events - the Khajuraho Festival of Dance, a
showcase for all forms of classical dance. This seven-day dance
celebration is a unique treat for connoisseurs from all over the world.
The festival showcases various classical styles of Indian dance such as
Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Kathakali.
State Museum of Tribal & Folk Arts
The museum boasts of the fine compendium of masterpieces of tribal and
folk art and artifacts ,evolved over centuries, from all over Madhya
Pradesh is on display at the Chandela Cultural Complex. The tradition of
tribal and folk arts and crafts has. It represents the best of Indian
culture and tradition and its synthesis with foreign cultures that came
through trade and invasions. The State Museum has more than 500
representative items of terracotta, metal craft, woodcraft, tribal and
folk paintings, tattoos, jewelery and masks.
Khajuraho Junket
If you can dare to keep your attention away from digression, Khajuraho
beckons you for yet another spectacular show of the city. Walk and watch
Khajuraho, it reveals its secret one after another.
National Park
Green haven of cascading waterfalls, and herds of blue bulls, sambars
and chinkaras comprises the show pieces of Panna National Park. Besides
Panna National Park sanctuaries like Ken Gharial Sanctuary is a treasure
trove of long snouted crocodiles.
Orchha
A medieval city that has captured charm and time since ages displaying
its grandeur in forts like Jehangir Mahal, Laxminarayan Temple as well
as many other shrines and memorials.
Lakes
Banisar lake and Ranguan lakes are some of the most beautiful picnic
spots near Khajuraho with facilities of boating and water sports like
Boating & Angling.
Essential Facts
- The routes to Khajuraho are simple as it has daily domestic
flights to and from Agra, Varanasi and Kathmandu. The nearest
railway station is at Mahoba, Satna and Jhansi. Khajuraho has
frequent bus services and good roads to and from the major cities of
India including Panna, Mahoba, Satna, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Gwalior,
Indore, Agra and Jhansi.
- Tourist Office- Govt. of India Tourist Office, Opposite Western
Group, Khajuraho
- The best time to carve the some feelings out of the stoic
sculptures.s