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Tourist Attractions In Khajuraho
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Khajuraho is the ancient capital of the Chandela Rajputs, located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a major tourist attraction of the state, and a famous temple town in Northern India. Khajuraho has primarily earned world wide acclamations for its temples and erotic sculptures. The monuments at Khajuraho have now been given the status of World Heritage Sites. The temples of Khajuraho are undoubtedly the most prominent tourist attractions in Khajuraho. The craftsmanship and intricate artwork showcased in these temples are examples of the high levels achieved by the artisans of ancient and medieval India .
Originally when the temples were constructed during the era of the Chandela dynasty, there were 80 such Hindu temples which were later reduced to 20. The ravages of nature left its impact on these temples and many of the structures were unable to survive it. Khajuraho has been known to play a key role in Madhya Pradesh Tourism which is evident from the large number of tourists visiting every year.
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The major tourist attractions in Khajuraho are the Western group of temples. The other groups are the Eastern and the Southern group of temples. The Western Group of temples at Khajuraho comprises the Chaunsat Yogini Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Kandariya Mahadeo, Matangeswara Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Lakhsmana Temple and the Varaha Temple. All these tenples are dedicated to various Hindu male and female deities. The largest among all these is the Kandariya Mahadeo temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered Hindu Gods. The height of the temple goes up to 31 meters. While the northern steps of the temple have images of lions engraved on them, the southern steps have elephants carved out on them.
The southern group of temples is also referred as the Jain group of temples. Most reputed among them is the Parsvanath Temple. The Eastern Group of Temples is situated on the bank of the river Khajur. The most notable temples in this group are the Vamana, Javari, Brahma and Hanuman Temples.
Some other famous tourist attractions in Khajuraho are the Rane Falls and the Panna National Park. The National Park is just 25 kilometers away from Khajuraho and is spread across an area of 543 sq km. While trekking along the national park, if you are lucky enough, you can even spot a tiger in the dense forested area. At some points you will be intercepted by gurgling brooks or the crystal clear water of the waterfalls, which can make you journey even more enthralling.Tourism in Khajuraho is incomplete without a trip to the Rane falls. This is located 20 kilometers away from Khajuraho.
The Khajuraho Dance Festival has also contributed in its own way to boost tourism in Madhya Pradesh. Every year this festival is held in the months of February and March. Famous Classical dancers from all corners of India perform in this festival. Modern dances are also making their way into this festival nowadays.
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