Introduction
claimed descent from the moon. The legend that
describes the origin of this great dynasty is a fascinating one:
Hemavati, the beautiful young daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced
by the moon god while bathing in the Rati one evening. The child born of
this union between a mortal and a god was a son, Chandravarman. Harassed
by society, the unwed mother sought refuge in the dense forest of
Central India where she was both mother and guru to her young son. The
boy grew up to found the great Chandela dynasty. When he was established
as a ruler. He had a dream-visitation from his mother, who implored him
to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so bring
about a realization of the emptiness of human desire.
Area | 8 sq km |
Altitude | 283 metres above sea level |
Temperature | Summer-24.0 C-46.0 C Winter-7.0 C-28.0C |
Languages | English, Hindi |
STD Code | 07686 |
Rainfall | 114 cm average yearly |
Best Time to Visit | October to April |
Khajuraho Map
How to get there
1. Air :- Khajuraho has daily domestic flights to and from Agra, Varanasi and Kathmandu.
Places to Visit
Devi Jagadambi | Varaha Temple |
Chausath Yogini | Lakshamana Temple |
Chitragupta Temple | Kandariya Mahadeva |
Matansgesvara | Vishvanatha Temple |
Excursion
Panna National Park | Bandhavgarh National Park | Raneh Falls |
Ajaigarh & Kalinjar Forts | Dhubela Museum |
Accommodation
Hotel Clarks Khajuraho | Holiday Inn | Jass Trident | Taj Chandela |
Usha Bundela | The Lalit Temple View |