Khajuraho Group of Hindu And Jain Monuments Located In Madhya Pradesh, India

' World Heritage Site Special '





These Are Some Pictures of Commemorative Stones And Khajuraho Group of Hindu And Jain Monuments Located In Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a famous tourist and World Heritage   archaeological site known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain patriarchs. 85 temples were built by multiple rulers from about 950 to 1050 by the Chandela dynasty but now around 25 stand in varying stages of preservation. These temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. The Most important temples at Khajuraho include Lakshman, Vishwanatha, Kandariya, Mahadeva, Jagadambi, Chiragupta Delhadeo, Parshvanatha, Adinatha, Vaman, Javari and Chaturbhiya.


It is written on the Commemorative Stone of Khajuraho Group of Monuments:
' Khajuraho '

' It was known as Vasta in ancient time, jejakbhukti in Medieval times and Bundelkhand from 14th century. Khajuraho played a significant role in Indian History.

The Chandelas who rose to power during the early 10th century A.D and their capital at Khajuraho. Decorated the Palace with tanks & temples. According to local tradition, there were 85 temples but now around 25 stand in varying stages of preservation. The palace lost its importance around 1500 A.D. Most of these temples are built of Sandstone, except the Chausath Yogini, Brahma and Lalguan Mahadeva which are constructed of granite. The temples belongs to The Shaiva, Vaishnava & Jaina sects & they mark the culmination of the Central Indian temple building style revealing a distinctive peculiarities of plan and elevation. These compact temples without any enclosure wall erected on a high platform. Normally the temple consists of Garbhagriha (Sanctum) Antarala (Vestibule) Mandapa & Ardhamandapa (Entrance Porch).

The Khajuraho temples mark the highest development of Indian Architecture design. The sculptures represented at Khajuraho include The cult-images, Parivara Devtas (Family Deities), Apraras or Sura-Sundaris, Secular & Animal Sculptures & their Maturity can be seen at Kandariya Mahadeva Temple which display tall & slender figures with distinctive Physiognomy.

The erotic figures have given us the finest sculpture which vibrate a Rare sensitiveness & warmth of emotion and remarkable for their sculptural quality. The Most important temples at Khajuraho include Lakshman, Vishwanatha, Kandariya, Mahadeva, Jagadambi, Chiragupta Delhadeo, Parshvanatha, Adinatha, Vaman, Javari and Chaturbhiya.'



Pictures Gifted By Inderjeet Singh Ji