Khajuraho Temples Khajuraho - Monuments and Historic Buildings

Khajuraho Temples

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff

Rating:

Category: Landmarks and Historic sites > Monument and Historic Building

Nearly 385 miles to the south-east of New Delhi, one can reach the village of Khajuraho at the Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh.

The group of monuments of Khajuraho has been included in the UNESCO world heritage site. At Khajuraho, there are a very large group of medieval Jain and Hindu temples that are known for their erotic sculptures. Some of these temples are dedicated to the Jain pantheon.

The remainder is to the Hindu gods like Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and many forms of Devi like the Devi Jagadamba temple. These temples are according to the Panchayatna layout.

This plan has four subordinate shrines on four corners and the major shrine is at the center of the podium. There are secondary shikharas that gather to form an apt base for the main shikhara.

These temples have sculptures that appear very realistic and are an object of study in the current scenario. In the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, a Saraswathi temple has been built and this is modeled after the Khajuraho temples.

Type of Attraction: Religious Site, Temple

Browse the locality by map

Find attractions, accommodation, things to do, eating facilities and more interesting features in Khajuraho

Rate Khajuraho Temples

Rate this Review

Name:
Surname:
Country:
E-Mail:
Retry E-Mail:
Comment:
I submit to placesonline.com newsletter
Enter text dispalyed in the box below 2wi8w

See Also

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff

Rating:

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff

Rating:

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff

Rating:

Community

Join the travel guide ...
If you know this locality, you can cooperate with us in supporting whoever wishes to visit it. Through some simple tools you can express your feelings, publish tips, guides and reviews about this locality and its attractions.

PlacesOnLine offers you two different ways to publish contents:
- write contents about a certain locality by using a simple form, without signing up;	- become a real Travel Writer of PlacesOnLine : create your profile, write contents and post images and videos. You start for fun, but then your start to earn! Yes, in fact you have the opportunity to get discounts on travel packages up to earn! You can write contents about localities, report your travelogues and share your photos;

Your Name:
Your Surname:
Your E-Mail:
Retry E-Mail:
Title:
Tipology:
Text:

I want to receive the Newsletter di placesonline.com
I've read and accepted the terms of use
Enter text dispalyed in the box below OeqWV

Khajuraho: Monuments and Historic Buildings