Architecture Guide

Overview

• •Located near Chhatarpur in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is home to India's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples.
• •The temples were built during the Chandela dynasty's reign, with most construction between 950 and 1050 CE.
• •Rediscovered in the 19th century, they are now a major tourist destination.
• •The site comprises about 20 temples in three groups: Western, Eastern, and Southern.
• •The Western Group is the largest and most famous, containing the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Lakshmana Temple, and Vishvanatha Temple.
• •The Eastern Group includes Jain temples and Hindu temples like the Parsvanatha Temple and Ghantai Temple.
• •The Southern Group features the Chaturbhuja Temple and Duladeo Temple.
• •The temples are known for their nagara-style architecture, with curvilinear towers and intricate carvings depicting various aspects of life—mythological, secular, and erotic.