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Khajuraho temples, one of the most popular heritage Indian spots are located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh state. These temples are also known as 'The Khajuraho Group of Monuments', having the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. The construction of Khajuraho temples began in the 11th century and continued for next 200 years. This historical monument is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fabulous Khajuraho temples were structured during the Chandela regime, between 950 and 1050 AD. The architectural pattern of the temples is designed with spiral superstructures. Some temples are dedicated to the Jain pantheon while others are dedicated to Hindu deities – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and several Devi forms. The structure of temples is an imposing blend of Medieval architecture. The splendid beauty of erotic Khajuraho sculptures carved on the temple walls mesmerizes the visitors. The Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone and the columns and the architraves are built with megaliths weighing 20 tons. These temples reflects the artistic intricate work of craftsman during the Chandela era and are specimen of architectural and sculpture excellency. The erotic sculptures of Khajuraho temples exhibit the passionate union of man and woman in form of carvings. These beautifully carved sculptures seem to be quite realistic, a specimen of creative artistic work. The external carving work on the wall of the temples depict human beings body and the changes that occur in human bodies. In addition these sculptures narrate the legends, while common man day to day activities are sculpted with consummate artistry, such as woman decorating herself, varied moods of women, common activities of musicians, farmers and several other folks. Khajuraho Temples Travel: Khajuraho travel of temples can be divided into three major groups: The Eastern Group: The Eastern group houses some well accomplished temples such as largets Jain temple - Parsavanatha Temple, Ghanti Temple, Adinath Temple, Vamana Temple and Javari Temple. Each temple is a masterpiece, representing the sculptural excellence. The Western Group: The Western group comprises of all Hindu temples - Chaunsat Yogin, Vishwanath Temple in which the presiding deity is Brahma – the creator of the universe, Chitragupta Temple dedicated to Sun god, Lakshamana Temple, Kandhariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdambi Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and Matangeshwara Temple with 8 ft high lingam. The Southern Group: The Southern group consists of two magnificent Khajuraho temples dating back to 12th century - Duladeo Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Chaturbhuja Temple with a superbly carved image of Lord Vishnu. Khajuraho Dance Festival is celebrated every year from 25th February to 2nd March. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, where classical dances like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Odisi, Kathakali and many more are performed by the dancers. Author Bio: So plan Khajuraho travel to to explore the world of amazing Khajuraho sculptures and explore other excursions of Delhi to Agra.
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