Khajuraho Trip Overview
Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located about 385 miles southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho has the country’s largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is considered one of the “seven wonders” of India. The monuments in this area are divided into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Today we will be visiting the eastern group of temples.
Highlights
• Parsvanath Temple
• Adinatha Temple
• Ghantai Temple
• Brahma Temple
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Khajuraho, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located about 385 miles southeast of New Delhi. Khajuraho has the country’s largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is considered one of the “seven wonders” of India. The monuments in this area are divided into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Today we will be visiting the eastern group of temples.
Highlights
• Parsvanath Temple
• Adinatha Temple
• Ghantai Temple
• Brahma Temple
Itinerary
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Stop At: Khajuraho Temples, Khajuraho India
You will be picked up from your hotel in Khajuraho and driven to the Eastern Cluster of Temples. Your guide will accompany you and explain the significance of each temple you visit.
Parsvanath temple is the oldest, largest and best known of the Jain temples.
Adinatha Temple is dedicated to Thirthankara Adinatha.
Ghantai temple, belonging to the Jain faith, is the only Jain temple that is not protected by any encircling wall, as case with other temples
The Javari Temple was constructed between 1075 to 1100 AD. This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu was built in Nirandhar style.
The Vamana Temple was dedicated to 5th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Vamana. It was constructed between 1050 to 1075 AD.
The Hanuman Temple is situated on a platform in Khajuraho village.
Lastly, the Brahma Temple is one of the three Hindu Temples in the Eastern group of temples in Khajuraho, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
At the conclusion of your tour, you will be brought back to your hotel in Khajuraho.
Duration: 3 hours
