The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from district headquarter Chhatarpur.

The main attraction of the Khajuraho temples is the beautifully intricate carvings and sculptures that adorn the temples’ outer walls. These sculptures were often inspired by religious sensibilities of the kings or may be from various Vedic literatures and …

2016年8月14日 · Khajuraho Temples and sculptures are nearly 1000 years old and they are the finest example of Indian architecture and sculpture. The Khajuraho Temples were built by the rulers of the Chandela Dynasty and these temples were dedicated to various Gods of Hinduism and Tirthankara’s of Jainism .

It is a relatively small shrine that has an elaborate entrance gate, embellished with beautifully carved sculptures of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The facade of the temple is...

Khajuraho, known for its ornate temples, was built by the Chandela rulers between 900 CE to 1130 CE. The first mention of Khajuraho and its temples is in the accounts of Abu Rahyan al Biruni ( 1022 CE) and Ibn Batuta (1335 CE). The temples were said to have been spread across 20 square kilometres and there were around 85 temples in the 12th ...

3 天之前 · Built in the mediaeval century by the Chandela Dynasty, the UNESCO site of 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' is famous for its Nagara-Style architecture and graceful sculptures of nayikas (Hindu Mythological female protagonists) and deities.

The Jagadambi, Chitragupta, are noteworthy among the western group of royal temples of Khajuraho. The largest and grandest temple of Khajuraho is the immortal Kandariya Mahadeva which is attributed to king Ganda (AD 1017-29).

2025年1月4日 · Khajuraho, historic town, northern Madhya Pradesh state, central India. It is a famous tourist and archaeological site known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jaina patriarchs. The monuments at Khajuraho were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986.

Widely known for its magnificent structures and the much-debated erotic sculptures, Khajuraho was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1986. Khajuraho temples are considered as some of the best examples of Nagara style of temple architecture with a sanctum cella (garbhagriha), small vestibule (antarala), a large hall ...

2024年11月12日 · The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, nestled in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its intricate temples and exquisite sculptures. Built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE, the temples are a testament to India’s artistic, architectural, and spiritual heritage.