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Location : In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Tourist Attractions : Southern Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples, Western Group of Temples, Panna.

Best Buys : Curios and souvenirs

Best Hangouts : Benisagar Lake (11 km), Ranguan Lake (25 km), Pandav Waterfall (30 km), Ranch Waterfalls (20 km)

Nearby Tourist Destinations : Rajgarh Palace (25 km), Panna (45 km), Dhubela Museum (64 km), Ajaygarh Fort (80 km), Kalinjar Fort (100 km), Panna Diamond Mines (56 km), Panna National Park(40 km), Bandhavgarh National Park (237 km)

Best time to Visit : October to March

About Khajuraho
Khajuraho India is located in the forested plains of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh in the region known as Bundelkhand. The place is at a considerable distance from most cities and town centers of the state. The art of Khajuraho India attracts numerous visitors to it.

History of Khajuraho
The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples. The 85 temples were built in North Indian 'Nagara' style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. The two richer distinctive groups of temples are the Western and Eastern group of temples.

Attractions in Khajuraho
Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead 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 girls known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman (the founder of the Chandela dynasty). Later, Chandravarman 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.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS OF KHAJURAHO
The most important festival of Khajuraho is Mahashivratri. The festival marks Shiva's marriage with Parvati, the daughter of the Himalayas. The 2.5-m-tall lingam of Kandariya Mahadeo temple is dressed as a bridegroom, with white and saffron dhotis, and surmounted by a huge, conical, silver paper crown. The nightlong ceremony is performed by the chief priest's son who anoints the lingam with water from the sacred rivers of India. The chanting of hymns continues throughout the night, until the Brahmins stand to throw bel leaves and flower petals over the lingam, a sign that the wedding is complete.

How to reach

Air: There is a daily return flight of Indian Airlines, on the route Delhi - Agra - Khajuraho -Varanasi. Jet Airways also operates flight from Delhi To Khajuraho.

Rail: The nearest railway stations are Harpalpur (94 km) and Mahoba (63 km).

Road: Direct bus services connect Khajuraho to major cities of Madhya Pradesh. For local transport, cycle rickshaws, tongas, and taxis are available