Khajuraho Group of Monuments
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Hindu and Jain temples built under the Chandela rulers, famous for their soaring spires and finely carved sculpture.
TempleKhajuraho, Chhatarpur districtBest time to visit: October to MarchUNESCO heritage 1986
Highlights
- Kandariya Mahadeva temple, the largest of the group
- Lakshmana and Vishvanatha temples in the western group
- Parshvanatha and other Jain temples in the eastern group
- Khajuraho Dance Festival each year in February
Significance
The temples were built mostly between about 950 and 1050 CE. Their sculptures show gods, celestial beings, musicians, warriors and scenes of daily life. They were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.