The Archaeological Museum, Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) - खजुराहो पुरातत्व संग्रहालय
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Khajuraho, with its renowned group of medieval temples, is situated in Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated 54 km south of Mahoba, 45 km east of Chhatarpur and 105 km west of Satna District and is well connected by metalled roads from nearest rail heads, viz. Mahoba, Satna and Jhansi.
In 1910 at the initiative of Mr. W.A. Jardine the then local officer of British government in Bundelkhand, the loose sculptures and architectural members of the ruined temples of Khajuraho were collected and preserved in an enclosure built adjoining to the Matangeshwar Temple of western group of temples. The open air collection continued to be known as Jardine Museum until the Archaeological Survey of India took it over in 1952, when its name was changed to Archaeological Museum. Now this open-air museum is being used for reserve collection and the public entry is prohibited inside this enclosure.
The present museum was established in 1967 making use of the representative collection of Khajuraho sculptures from the open-air museum. The most important sculptures of this museum represent Brahmanical, Jaina, and Buddhist faiths and are displayed in the five galleries inclusive of the main hall.
Archaeological Museum- Archaeological Museum was earlier called the Jardine Museum. Most of the 2000 objects are masterpieces of Indian sculpture. The Nritta Ganesha, a colossal image depicts the elephant- headed god dancing while his attendents keep rhythem; a marvellous Hari-Hara representing the deity whose right half is Shiva and left Vishnu manifests the perfectly conceived unity of the two gods.
Khajuraho, once capital of the chandela dynasty, is today known for its magnificent temples.First called the Jardine Museum the name changed to Archaeological Museum in 1952. Most of the 2000 objects are masterpieces of Indian sculpture. the Nritta Ganesha, a colossal image depicts the elephant-headed god dancing while his attendants keep rhythm; a marvellous Hari-Hara representing the deity whose right half is Shiva and left Vishnu manifests the perfectly concieved unity of the two gods. Other outstanding pieces are a huge Parvati, Shiva as Andhakasuravadhamurti where the deity is shown wielding his trishul on a demon, a seated Bhairava and Sadashiva.
Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India, Khajuraho- 464661
District Chattarpur,
Madhya Pradesh
Ph: 07686-272320 (t-f)
In 1910 at the initiative of Mr. W.A. Jardine the then local officer of British government in Bundelkhand, the loose sculptures and architectural members of the ruined temples of Khajuraho were collected and preserved in an enclosure built adjoining to the Matangeshwar Temple of western group of temples. The open air collection continued to be known as Jardine Museum until the Archaeological Survey of India took it over in 1952, when its name was changed to Archaeological Museum. Now this open-air museum is being used for reserve collection and the public entry is prohibited inside this enclosure.
The present museum was established in 1967 making use of the representative collection of Khajuraho sculptures from the open-air museum. The most important sculptures of this museum represent Brahmanical, Jaina, and Buddhist faiths and are displayed in the five galleries inclusive of the main hall.
Archaeological Museum- Archaeological Museum was earlier called the Jardine Museum. Most of the 2000 objects are masterpieces of Indian sculpture. The Nritta Ganesha, a colossal image depicts the elephant- headed god dancing while his attendents keep rhythem; a marvellous Hari-Hara representing the deity whose right half is Shiva and left Vishnu manifests the perfectly conceived unity of the two gods.
Khajuraho, once capital of the chandela dynasty, is today known for its magnificent temples.First called the Jardine Museum the name changed to Archaeological Museum in 1952. Most of the 2000 objects are masterpieces of Indian sculpture. the Nritta Ganesha, a colossal image depicts the elephant-headed god dancing while his attendants keep rhythm; a marvellous Hari-Hara representing the deity whose right half is Shiva and left Vishnu manifests the perfectly concieved unity of the two gods. Other outstanding pieces are a huge Parvati, Shiva as Andhakasuravadhamurti where the deity is shown wielding his trishul on a demon, a seated Bhairava and Sadashiva.
Contact detail
Shri O.D. Shukla,Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India, Khajuraho- 464661
District Chattarpur,
Madhya Pradesh
Ph: 07686-272320 (t-f)
Archaeological Museum
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
Tel: 23
Sculpture, insciptions and architectural pieces.
Library, guide service.
Timings of visit: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday Closed
Entrance Fee: Rs 5/- (Children upto 15 years free)
Photography allowed.
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
Tel: 23
Sculpture, insciptions and architectural pieces.
Library, guide service.
Timings of visit: 10 AM to 5 PM Friday Closed
Entrance Fee: Rs 5/- (Children upto 15 years free)
Photography allowed.