tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52904795164698416162024-03-13T05:32:38.544-07:00khajurahoDr. Surendra Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186603902592949793noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5290479516469841616.post-67063414333129704622009-08-26T23:37:00.000-07:002013-01-02T08:22:02.597-08:00How to Reach?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpY1C1PTxMI/AAAAAAAAAnU/kGcFX1BRueo/s1600-h/Khajuraho+Temple.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374541528080565442" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpY1C1PTxMI/AAAAAAAAAnU/kGcFX1BRueo/s320/Khajuraho+Temple.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 236px;" /></a>A small Town located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is renowned for its plethora of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. Capital of the Chandela Rajputs during the 10th and 12th centuries, the place still makes a bold artistic statement through its exemplary and erotic group of monuments, which are even listed as a <a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/240">UNESCO</a> World Heritage Site. The sculptured figures that bedeck the facades and interiors of these temples lure tourists from all across the globe.<br />
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Different way to reach Khajuraho easily.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By Air</span><br />
Khajuraho airport, though small, connects it to different cities of India. Flights of major airlines like Jet Airways (to Varanasi, Delhi and Mumbai), Air Sahara (to Bhopal, Indore and Delhi), Indian Airlines (to Varanasi, Delhi and Agra) and Kingfisher Airlines (to Bhopal, Allahabad, Indore, Mumbai and Delhi) fly between Khajuraho and other important cities of India. There are also flights that help uou in reaching Khajuraho from Nepal.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By Rail</span><br />
There is direct rail route to reach Khajuraho connected by Jhansi, Agra, Delhi. The nearest rail-heads are Harpalpur (94km) and Mahoba (63km). For people coming from North India, Jhansi (172km) is the most convenient railway station for traveling to Khajuraho. On the other hand, the Satna railhead located on the Mumbai- Allahabad railway route and at a distance of 117 km, is convenient for travelers from Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">By Road</span><br />
Well maintained roads connect Khajuraho to cities, in and around Madhya Pradesh. Direct buses easily link Khajuraho to other places like Chhatarpur (42 km), Mahoba (63km), Harpalpur (94km), Satna (117 km), Jhansi (172 km), Gwalior (275 km), Agra (393 km) , Jabalpur (302 km), Bhopal (400 km), Indore (600 km). Buses of the MP tourism runs between Khajuraho and all these cities. Private tour operators also provide AC/ Non AC, Deluxe/ Non-Deluxe bus services to tourists traveling to Khajuraho.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Private Tour and Travels:</span><br />
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Provide all type of vehicle like Xylo, Scorpio, Innova, AC/Non AC, Deluxe Bus.<br />
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Dr. Surendra Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186603902592949793noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5290479516469841616.post-15163186192867129602009-08-26T09:08:00.000-07:002009-08-26T09:59:19.186-07:00Khajuraho TemplesKhajuraho Temples mainly distribute in three zone:<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Western Group</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Kandariya Mahadeo</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpkVfuDhI/AAAAAAAAAmk/jOMzo6FPaBc/s1600-h/Kandariya+Mahadeo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpkVfuDhI/AAAAAAAAAmk/jOMzo6FPaBc/s400/Kandariya+Mahadeo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374317803302948370" border="0" /></a>The 31m high temple is the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple with exquisite carvings and intricate and detailed craftsmanship in stone depicting divine deities, celestial maidens, eternal lovers, gods and goddesses. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and enshrines the 'linga'.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chaunsath Yogini</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpZuUd5yI/AAAAAAAAAmc/Yrf4Xa4Dl14/s1600-h/Chaunsath+Yogini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpZuUd5yI/AAAAAAAAAmc/Yrf4Xa4Dl14/s400/Chaunsath+Yogini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374317620988077858" border="0" /></a>The temple is the earliest temple of the group that has survived. It belongs to 900 AD and is dedicated Goddess Kali. It has the distinction of being the only granite temple here.<br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chitragupta Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpNO-GHXI/AAAAAAAAAmU/6Qctto9q_Vg/s1600-h/Chitragupta-Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpNO-GHXI/AAAAAAAAAmU/6Qctto9q_Vg/s400/Chitragupta-Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374317406414314866" border="0" /></a>This temple is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). It faces towards east or the rising sun and the imposing image of the image of the deity in the inner sanctum is as high as five feet and is shown driving a horse-drawn chariot. It is in front of this temple and the Vishwanatha temple that most of the dance performances take place during the Khajuraho Dance Festival.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Vishwanatha Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpEOjRy0I/AAAAAAAAAmM/vGMO_MVGh84/s1600-h/Vishwanatha+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVpEOjRy0I/AAAAAAAAAmM/vGMO_MVGh84/s400/Vishwanatha+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374317251683011394" border="0" /></a>This temple has impressive entrances with magnificent stone guarding its northern steps and royal masonry elephants taking care of the southern steps. The three-headed image of Lord Brahma in the temple is not less captivating.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lakshmana Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVo5-g36WI/AAAAAAAAAmE/FIyPjC9hArc/s1600-h/Lakshmana+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVo5-g36WI/AAAAAAAAAmE/FIyPjC9hArc/s400/Lakshmana+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374317075579267426" border="0" /></a>A pretty Vaishnava temple flaunts a lintel over its entrance depicting the divine trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with Goddess Lakshmi, the wife of Lord Vishnu.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Matangeshwara Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoxFYqIgI/AAAAAAAAAl8/2w3Npimw5Ys/s1600-h/Matangeshwar+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoxFYqIgI/AAAAAAAAAl8/2w3Npimw5Ys/s400/Matangeshwar+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316922805035522" border="0" /></a>Situated outside the premises of Western group of temples, this Lord Shiva's temple is known for the daunting eight-feet high lingam (male organ representing the natural process of reproduction and the continuity of human life form) that it enshrines.<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eastern Group</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Parsvanatha Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVom13dvPI/AAAAAAAAAl0/z2MijfQHaO4/s1600-h/Parsvanath+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVom13dvPI/AAAAAAAAAl0/z2MijfQHaO4/s400/Parsvanath+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316746840587506" border="0" /></a>The largest Jain temple of the Eastern group, Parsvanath temple has intricate stone carvings, especially, the sculptures on the northern outer wall of the temple are certainly praiseworthy. It enshrines a throne facing the bull emblem that represents the the first tirthankara, Adinatha.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Ghantai Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVobQpCTLI/AAAAAAAAAls/EiWT8-is8k0/s1600-h/Ghantai+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVobQpCTLI/AAAAAAAAAls/EiWT8-is8k0/s400/Ghantai+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316547869396146" border="0" /></a>This Jain temple has remarkable frescos depicting the 16 dreams of the mother of Lord Mahavira at the time of his birth and a Jain goddess mounted on a winged Garuda.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Adinatha Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoTAB1bfI/AAAAAAAAAlk/DZzSElUWX5o/s1600-h/Adinatha+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoTAB1bfI/AAAAAAAAAlk/DZzSElUWX5o/s400/Adinatha+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316405971054066" border="0" /></a>This temple is richly ornamented with delicate and pretty scultures including those of yakshis. It is dedicated to the first Jain tirthankara (saint), Adinath.<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Group</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Duladeo Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoIUCd21I/AAAAAAAAAlc/G54Y2cRMi-Q/s1600-h/Duladeo+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVoIUCd21I/AAAAAAAAAlc/G54Y2cRMi-Q/s400/Duladeo+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316222363851602" border="0" /></a>This Shaiva temple is known for flaunting the striking images of the celestial maidens or apsaras and richly ornamented figures.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Chaturbhuja Temple</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVn7k0s2mI/AAAAAAAAAlU/jMJWFF9imZA/s1600-h/Chaturbhuja+Temple.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ryp_jQHw68k/SpVn7k0s2mI/AAAAAAAAAlU/jMJWFF9imZA/s400/Chaturbhuja+Temple.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374316003531217506" border="0" /></a>It is the huge imposing intricately carved image of Lord Vishnu in the temple's sanctum, which is the chief attraction of the temple.<br /></div>Dr. Surendra Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186603902592949793noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5290479516469841616.post-44864038037349552302009-03-24T07:04:00.000-07:002009-08-19T06:33:55.790-07:00About KhajurahoTemple town Khahuraho is very different from other templw citi of India. it is not about religion and worshipping and detites. The temples of Khajuraho are insteat famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures.An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these 10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela Dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust, the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girl know as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman(the founder of Chnadela dynasty). Later, Chndravarman had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple, which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion and erotic fantasy to the world.Dr. Surendra Singhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00186603902592949793noreply@blogger.com10