Khajuraho - खजुराहो |
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One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The name, 'Khajuraho' is derived from the Hindi word, khajur meaning date palm.In the Bundelkhand region in northern Madhya Pradesh.
The capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. These temples were built between 950 AD. & 1050 AD. and represent some of the most exquisite specimens of art and architecture in medieval India. Only 22 temples of the original 85 now survive.
The capital of the Chandela Kings, Khajuraho is famous for its magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthankaras. These temples were built between 950 AD. & 1050 AD. and represent some of the most exquisite specimens of art and architecture in medieval India. Only 22 temples of the original 85 now survive.
| Type | Heritage, Tourist Destination, Monument | Region Type | Gangetic Plain | Altitude | 280 m | |||||||
| District | State | Madhya Pradesh | Region | North | ||||||||
| Area | 21 Sq. Km | Population as per 2001 census | Languages | |||||||||
| Temperature & Rainfall |
Summer Max 47 deg C. Min 21 deg C Winter Max 32 deg C. Min 04 deg C 14 cm (July - August) |
Best Seasons | September to March | Clothing | ||||||||
| Nearby Stations | JHANSI JN JHS | Nearby Airports | Khajuraho Airport (HJR) | Nearby Places | Jhansi | |||||||
| STD Code | 07686 | Pincode | 471606 | Other Names | ||||||||
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