Khajuraho Tour – a perfect blend of history and architecture merge

by Sea Tour
Posted June 26th, 2010 at 1:44 pm

Khajuraho is a World Heritage Site is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It boasts of erotic sculptures, the majestic carved on the outside walls of the temple here. The beautifully carved temple certainly sweep you of your feet. The architectural beauty of this temple is really indescribable. The old culture is fantastic engraved in the stones of the temple in this historic place. Tourists come from near and far to see Khajurahoits rich cultural heritage.

Khajuraho is a beautiful and peaceful village boasts a glorious history. Located in the beautiful state of Madhya Pradesh, this village, the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. The original name Khajuraho is Kharjuravahaka "Khajur derived from the Sanskrit word meaning date palm.

Interesting feature is that the temples are made of sandstone and mortar was not used to fix the stones. In fact they had joinedtogether with mortise and tenon joints and severity have been maintained. And this very difficult task was made with absolute precision craftsmen.

These beautiful temples in the period from 9 to 12 centuries built. Temples are divided in the Eastern Group and Western Group. There are different perceptions of Erotic sculptures on the outer walls of temples carved members. The erotic sculptures representing couples in various erotic herePoses.

Another great attraction is the village of Khajuraho Dance Festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in February / March each year. Famous classical Indian dance during the festival. The temples also serve as the seat of Shivaratri (marriage of Shiva) festival.

You can also go shopping in Khajuraho, where crafts are amazing. The carved stone replicas of the erotic sculptures are the most famous crafthere.

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