Situated at the heart of India, Khajuraho is one of the most visited holiday destination in India. It is one of the largest centres of medieval Hindu and Jain temples and extensive erotic works, inspired by Kamasutra is the main theme of temple architecture. Once the medieval capital of Chandella rulers, it is located at Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It has got its name from the Hindi word Khajur which means date Palm and constructed during 950 to 1050 A.D.
It is bestowed with quaint rural ambience and a rich cultural heritage. The temples of Khajuraho are unparalleled gift of India to the world, which surpasses all emotions ranging from love to joy. Every form of life has been sculptured in the stones and temples of Khajuraho which are unparalleled architectures and we can not compare it with any other temple-city in India. It is not about worshiping deities or god or erotic sculpture but they are larger than life. Mesmerized by the enchanting beauty of temples, UNESCO has included the place in world heritage site.
Some famous temples of Khajuraho-
Adinath Temple-The temple is constructed in memory of jain Saint Adinath in late 11th century during the reign of Kirta Varman .With the elegant architecture, images of Yakshis are drawn on the wall and courtyard of the temples.
Dulah Deo temple- It is one the most famous temples of Khajuraho due to its fantastic sculpture work especially in Shalbhanika. The temple includes ardhmandap, mandap, the mahamandap, the antarala and the Grabhgriha. The theme of the sculptures engraved in the temples basically a contrast between sensual and the repulsive with the bodies of Apsaras at one hand and the squat figures of beasts at another.
Chausant Yogini- one of the oldest surviving temple of Khajuraho, it is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple is fully made up off granite stone has got its name Chaunsat from the cells of 64 attendants of Goddess Kali. It is dedicated to 64 yoginis who symbolizes manifestation of Shakti, the female force. |
