KHAJURAHO Preserving Culture & Heritage, Emerging MICE Destination Prominently known as the Temple Town of Madhya Pradesh – Khajuraho is certainly amongst the most popular destinations on the list of the foreign and domestic travellers coming to the state. The town is famous for its ancient temples that depict some of the finest art in the world.
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uilt between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty, these temples depict various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The temples consist of stunning displays of fine sculptures and exceptional architectural skill, making them one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Based on their geographical location, the temples are categorised into three groups; Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, intricate and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder. The splendour of the statues is one of the reasons which make it a popular location to visit among the tourists. Like most of the Hindu temples, the architecture of Khajuraho temples also follows a grid geometrical design called Vastu-Purusha-Mandala. As per the grid, most of the temples face sunrise whereas entrances for the devotees open on the east side.
