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Khajuraho
Khajuraho
25
Surviving Temples
950 CE
Built by Chandelas
1986
UNESCO Inscribed
1
Annual Dance Festival
About Khajuraho
The Chandela dynasty's sculpted hymn to life
Khajuraho is a small town in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district, world-famous for its UNESCO-listed group of medieval temples built between 950 and 1050 CE by the Chandela dynasty. Of the original 85 temples only 25 survive — and they are among the finest expressions of Indian temple architecture.
The temples are celebrated for their intricately carved sculptures, depicting gods, dance, music, war, daily life and meditation. The annual Khajuraho Dance Festival in February turns the temple complex into one of India's most beautiful open-air stages.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Khajuraho
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Location
Chhatarpur District, MP — Bundelkhand region
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Famous For
UNESCO temples, sculpture, dance festival
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Best Season
October–March; Dance Festival in February
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Time Needed
2 days (combine with Panna safari)
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
950–1050 CE — Chandela Golden Age
The Chandela kings of Bundelkhand build the temple complex at the height of their power.
13th c. — Decline & Forest
After the dynasty's decline the temples are abandoned and reclaimed by the jungle.
1838 — Rediscovery
British Captain T.S. Burt rediscovers the temples and reports them to the wider world.
1986 — UNESCO Inscription
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Annual Dance Festival
Since 1975, the Khajuraho Dance Festival in February showcases India's finest classical dancers.
Top Attractions in Khajuraho
Must-see places on your visit
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
The largest and most elaborate temple — a Shiva shrine with 800+ intricate sculptures and a soaring 31-metre shikhara.
Lakshmana Temple
A perfectly preserved Vishnu temple (954 CE) with the most varied sculptural panels in the complex.
Khajuraho Dance Festival
A week of classical Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi and Kuchipudi performed against the floodlit Western Group temples.
Kandariya Mahadev
Lakshmana Temple
Vishvanatha Temple
Devi Jagdamba Temple
Eastern (Jain) Group
Southern Group
Panna Tiger Reserve (45 km)
Sound & Light Show
How to Reach Khajuraho
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Khajuraho Railway Station (5 km) connects to Delhi, Varanasi, Bhopal and Mumbai.
By Air
Khajuraho Airport (HJR) — 5 km from town. Direct flights from Delhi and Varanasi (seasonal).
By Bus / Road
Buses and taxis from Jhansi (175 km), Satna (120 km) and Panna (45 km).
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