ancient ruins
Khajuraho Temples
A UNESCO group of Hindu and Jain temples famous for their stunning erotic sculptures and intricate carvings depicting various aspects of human life.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Madhya Pradesh, India · Asia
Khajuraho Group of Monuments is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rājnagar, 2km from Khajuraho Temples.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a town located in Madhya Pradesh, India. With a population of 25,662, it is an important destination in Asia.
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Digambara Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 46 km (28.6mi) from Chhatarpur city, the district headquarter, 283 km (177mi) from Gwalior, 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa andRead more
9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar. The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and a few erotic sculptures.
Most Khajuraho temples were built between 885 CE and 1000 CE by the Chandela dynasty. Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometres (7.7 mi2). Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six square kilometres (2.3 mi2). Of the surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism, and expressiveness of ancient Indian art. The temple complex was forgotten and overgrown by the jungle until 1838 when Captain T.S. Burt, a British engineer, visited the complex and reported his findings in the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
When these monuments were built, the boys in the place lived in hermitages, by being brahmacharyas (bachelors) until they attained manhood and these sculptures helped them to learn about the worldly role of 'householder'. The Khajuraho group of temples were built together but were dedicated to two religions, Hinduism and Jainism, suggesting a tradition of acceptance and respect for diverse religious views among Hindus and Jains in the region. Because of their outstanding architecture, diversity of temple forms, and testimony to the Chandela civilization, the monuments at Khajuraho were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 24.8481 latitude, 79.9335 longitude.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments has a population of approximately 25,662 people, making it a town in India.
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A UNESCO group of Hindu and Jain temples famous for their stunning erotic sculptures and intricate carvings depicting various aspects of human life.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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