| States of
India-Madhya
Pradesh-
Khajuraho |
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Introduction :
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The creators of Khajuraho claimed descent from the moon. The legend that
describes the origin of this great dynasty is a fascinating one:
Hemavati, the beautiful young daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced
by the moon god while bathing in the Rati one evening. The child born of
this union between a mortal and a god was a son, Chandravarman. Harassed
by society, the unwed mother sought refuge in the dense forest of
Central India where she was both mother and guru to her young son. The
boy grew up to found the great Chandela dynasty. When he was established
as a ruler. He had a dream-visitation from his mother, who implored him
to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so bring
about a realization of the emptiness of human desire. |
| Area |
16.93 sq. km. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 47 °C, Min 21
°C.
Winter : Max 32°C, Min 4 °C. |
| Language |
Hindi, and English |
| STD Code |
07686 |
| Rainfall |
114 cms annual |
| Best Time to Visit |
October to April
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How to get there :
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Air: A daily Boeing 737 service links Khajuraho with Delhi, Agra,
Varanasi and Kathmandu.
Rail: Khajuraho is connected by regular and direct bus services
with Chhatarpur, Mahoba, Harpalpur, Satna, Panna, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Sagar,
Jabalpur, Indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Allahabad
Road: Khajuraho is connected by regular and direct bus services
with Chhatarpur, Mahoba, Harpalpur, Satna, panna, Jhansi, Gwalior, Agra, Sagar,
Jabalpur, indore, Bhopal, Varanasi and Allahabad. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Devi Jagadambi |
Varaha Temple |
Chausath Yogini |
Lakshamana Temple |
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Chitragupta Temple |
Kandariya Mahadeva |
Matansgesvara |
Vishvanatha Temple |
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Excursion : |
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Panna National Park |
Bandhavgarh National Park |
Raneh Falls |
Ajaigarh & Kalinjar Forts |
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Dhubela Museum |
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