Tour of Khajuraho's spectacular temples

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Khajuraho, India

Il programma nel dettaglio

The sightseeing tour from Eastern temples to Western Group of Temples include visit to the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the largest and most typical of the Khajuraho temples. Late r visit the Chaunsat Yogini Jain Temple-dedicated to the 64 "Yoginis" or attendants of Goddess Kali. This temple stands apart from the rest. Also see the Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple with a lovely sculpture of Lord Vishnu in his 11-headed form.



Western Group of Temples – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which represent the finest examples of North Indian temple architecture. In the realm of architecture, Khajuraho holds a unique position. The temples here were built between 950 and 1050 A.D. by the Chandela dynasty, which claims descent from the Moon God and a mortal, Hemavati, with whom the God fell in love. The Chandelas built 85 temples and some 22 survive today. Architecturally, the temples have some unique features.



Although famous for erotic depictions, these form only a small part of the wealth of the site. Taken in totality, the sculptures of Khajuraho depict the everyday life of the people and the court in the 10th and 11th century. Khajuraho is not something that can be described in words; it only has to be visited and experienced. Start your tour of visiting the Kandariya Mahadeo Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the largest and most typical of the Khajuraho temples. Later visit the Chaunsath Yogini is dedicated to goddesses Kali. It is the oldest of the surviving temples of Khajuraho. The only temple in Khajuraho to be built of granite, the name of the temple is derived from the cells of 64 attendants of Goddess Kali (chaunsath: sixty-four).



Also see the Chitragupta or Bharatji Temple is dedicated to the Sun God, and has many group scenes of royal processions, hunting, and dancing that reflect the lavish lifestyle of the Chandela courts. The gardens around the Western temples are picturesque and become a spectacle of colour and light during the Khajuraho dance festival.