Western Group of Temple Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh India
Khajuraho Pictures, Images and Stock Photos
Browse 5,800+ khajuraho stock photos and images available, or search for khajuraho temples or khajuraho road to find more great stock photos and pictures.
Early morning Hindu worshippers in Khajuraho.IndiaKhajuraho (Hindi: Aa A AYA AA AA AA AYa) is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 620 kilometres (385 mi) southeast of New Delhi, the capital city of India. One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the "seven wonders" of India.
Khajuraho is a city, near Chhatarpur in Chhatarpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District. One of the most popular tourist destinations in India, 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 town's name, anciently "Kharjuravahaka", is derived from the Sanskrit word kharjur meaning "date palm".
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh in the Chhatarpur district of India near the small town of Khajuraho, the temples are famous for their architectural symbolism and erotic sculptures. The Hindu and Jain temples were built between AD 900 and 1130. At one time, there were about 85 temples, only about 20 temples remain today. The Vishwanath Temple is famous for beautifully carved sculptures. It contains a 6-foot high Nandi bull placed on top of a platform.