The Khajuraho Temple is an example of Indian sculpture, the first temple in the country where the outer walls of the temple have idols decorated with sex position (Khajuraho Temple).

  

Chhatarpur district in Madhya Pradesh of India attracts tourists from not only in the country but also from abroad for its wonderful and mysterious unimaginable craftsmanship and sculpture. Although India has always been famous for craftsmanship, it has also been a victim of external attacks many times due to its splendor and prosperity. Then it is always famous due to its identity and specialty. In spite of having many religions in India, the religiosity here has been very splendid. The temple was considered the center of faith and even today that faith resides in everyone's heart. Our temples empower us to connect the soul to the divine and lead us towards ecstasy. It is only by visiting the temple that one can feel the feeling of God.

The Khajuraho temples located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh are world-famous for their craftsmanship and unimaginable sculpture all over the world. It is standing in itself as a wonderful and unique ancient heritage of mysterious and wonderful craftsmanship. This is a group of very ancient and famous temples in India, the erotic sculptures made on the walls of these temples attract the attention of tourists coming here. Every year thousands of native foreign tourists come to see it, capture these magnificent sculptures in their cameras, and get information about them, and the wonderful craftsmanship, beauty, Kama goes on covering knowledge, but the mystery of these erotic idols made in temples by Chandela kings remains intact even today. The question arises again and again in everyone's mind what must have been the reason that such a sculpture has been made at a holy place like a temple, what would have been its real purpose, would such work have gotten public support. ? Did the religious leaders not oppose it while building this temple? Is there any relation between Khajuraho and Kamasutra, any major work and change must have been kept in mind through this temple. After all, the idols of which currencies have been kept here and for what purpose it must have been related, Many questions are still only questions, for which no exact answer has been found so far. Many experts have given different arguments regarding this, in this article an attempt has been made to include all the information which is related to the secrets and history of Khajuraho temple.

Khajuraho Temple Statues - Khajuraho is a world tourist destination today. UNESCO added the Khajuraho Temple as a World Heritage Site in 1986. There is a group of temples of Hindu and Jain religions in Khajuraho which is famous as the "Group of Khajuraho" in which 85 temples come, but due to the destruction of foreign and Mughal invaders, their number has been reduced to 25. This prosperity of Khajuraho seems to have been noticed by no one, otherwise, Khajuraho would have been the center of the most prosperous craftsmanship in the world today. It is believed that the construction of Khajuraho temples took about 100 years, the external invaders have caused a lot of damage to the beauty of the idols here, and many beautiful idols have been ruined. Even after that, this temple stands tall with its grandeur in itself. 

In the temples of Khajuraho, sculptures have been shown, seeing these idols, it is felt that sex activity is also an important part of life, from which supreme happiness, ecstasy can be found. In the postures of the craftsman, the rituals that are mesmerizing have been shown. With the passage of time, every effort is being made to combine this heritage, but due to lack of maintenance, these idols are getting destroyed, the news of theft of these idols is also continuously coming. Erotic artifacts made on the walls of Khajuraho temples, one of the most ancient and grand temples , Showcases the unique traditions and unique arts of ancient India. Considered an example of Indian craftsmanship, the expressions of the artifacts of this wonderful temples of Khajuraho seem to be alive, seeing it as if the idols here are saying something, these such idols say everything with their postures like even without speaking. Many big sculptors and artists of the world do not get tired of praising the sculpture and craftsmanship of this famous temple, its praise is as low as it gets. The supernatural expressions on the faces of men and women displayed in these idols mesmerize everyone, through these idols, an attempt has been made to connect the spirit of sex with spirituality.

History of Khajuraho Temple  - The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950 and 1050 AD by Chandra Burman, the ruler of Chandela dynasty. The history of Khajuraho, located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh, is quite old, Khajuraho got its name because at the time when this temple was built, there used to be a huge garden of palm trees here, due to which it was named Khajuraho. At first people knew it by the name of Khajur Vahika, but gradually its name was changed from Khajur Vahika to Khajuraho. As the power of Chandela rule expanded, their empire was given the name of Bundelkhand. Then he started the construction work of these grand temples of Khajuraho ,  It took a long time to build these temples. Before the construction of these temples, the capital of the Chandela rule was Khajuraho, but after the construction of these famous temples, the rulers of Chandela changed their capital to Mahuva located in Uttar Pradesh. Most of the religions opposed these Naga idols and despised it, due to which many religious wars also took place. The most important thing about Khajuraho is that the face of the men and women depicted in the rugs of Kama art reflects a supernatural and divine joy. Seeing these nude sex sculptures, you will not feel obscenity at all, nor will it be You will get a little dirty from anywhere. Seeing the idols of nude sex, it does not seem that there is anything bad in it, but seeing these idols, one feels peace and purity, which is very surprising. These sculptures were made by those craftsmen whoThis temple and  its sculpture are a unique heritage of Indian architecture and art. In view of the ancient and grandeur of these temples, they have been included in the World Heritage. The living work of the eight sex act described in the Kamasutra appears on the temples of Khajuraho. Spread over an area of ​​about 25 km, the mystery of the Khajuraho temple is classified into three groups: Eastern ,  Western and Southern. The beauty and expressiveness of the Khajuraho temple sculptures will amaze you. Nandi Temple in Khajuraho ,  Sun Temple ,  Parvati Temple ,  Laxman Temple ,  Devi Jagdamba Temple ,  Vishwanath Temple , There is a group of 22 temples like Kandariya Temple. Most of the sculptures in this historical Khajuraho temple have been made using red sand stone while granite stones have also been used in the construction of some sculptures.

History of the establishment of Khajuraho temple

The artistic temples of Khajuraho are India's priceless gift to the world. In these, the artistry carved with the help of stone gives an introduction to the Indian art of that time. Artifacts carved in every mood of man seem so alive that it is as if they can speak now. After seeing these temples, one cannot live without praising the hands that built them. These beautiful temples were built by Chandela Rajputs. These temples were built from 950 to 1050 BC. Happened in between 100 years. At that time a total of 85 temples were built in Khajuraho ,  of which only 22 are left now.

The history of Khajuraho is about a thousand years old. Chandravarman was the founder of the Chandela dynasty and Khajuraho. Chandravarman was a Rajput king who ruled in Bundelkhand during the medieval period. The Chandela kings ruled in central India from the tenth to the twelfth century. The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950 AD to 1050 AD by these Chandela kings. After the construction of the temples, Chandelo shifted his capital to Mahoba. But even after this, the importance of Khajuraho remained. The medieval court poet Chandbardai has described the origin of Chandela in the Mahoba section of Prithviraj Raso. He has written that Hemvati, the daughter of the Rajpandit of Kashi, was the mistress of beauty. One day she was taking a bath in a pond full of lotus flowers on a summer night. Seeing her beauty, Lord Chandra was fascinated by her. He came to earth assuming human form and courted Hemvati. By which Hemvati made the moon god expressed his anger. To repent of his mistake, Chandra Dev promised Hemvati that she would become the mother of a brave son. Chandradev said that he should take his son to Khajurpura. He said that he would become a great king. On becoming the king, he would build many temples surrounded by gardens and lakes. Chandradev told Hemavati that on becoming the king, your son will organize a huge yagya, which will wash away all your sins. Following Chandra's instructions, Hemvati left her home to give birth to a son and gave birth to a son in a small village. Your son will organize a huge yajna from which all your sins will be washed away. Following Chandra's instructions, Hemvati left her home to give birth to a son and gave birth to a son in a small village. Your son will organize a huge yajna from which all your sins will be washed away. Following Chandra's instructions, Hemvati left her home to give birth to a son and gave birth to a son in a small village.

Hemavati's son Chandravarman was as brilliant ,  brave and powerful as his father. At the age of sixteen, he could kill a lion or a tiger without a weapon. Seeing the extraordinary valor of the son, Hemvati worshiped Chandradev who presented Chandravarman with a stone and made him the king of Khajuraho. Iron could be converted into gold with Paras stone. Chandravarman won brilliant victories in many successive battles. He built the huge fort of Kalinjar. At the behest of the mother, Chandravarman built 85 unique temples in Khajuraho covered with ponds and gardens and organized a yagya which freed Hemvati from sin. Chandravarman and his successors got many temples built in Khajuraho.

Famous Temples of Khajuraho

Famous Laxman Temple Khajuraho - 

One of the most popular Khajuraho temples and one of the top tourist destinations in Madhya Pradesh ,  the Lakshmana Temple was built by Yashovarman, a ruler of the Chandela dynasty who  conquered the Bundelkhand region of central India. Completed around 954 AD ,  the temple is a fine example of Nagara style Hindu temple architecture. It is one of the three largest temples of Khajuraho dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Battle scenes ,  hunting ,  elephants ,  horses ,  ceremonies ,  all around the bottom of the temple platform.Dancers and erotica as well as scenes from daily life are shown, all these sensual and soulful beautiful idols are shown in different postures around the walls of the Khajuraho temple. In the outer and inner walls of this temple, beautiful erotic ,  and decorated with sex postures, the idols fascinate everyone, looking at these idols, it seems as if it is going to speak. The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses a life-size idol of Lord Lakshman. Sun light and sunlight falls naturally on this idol. Simultaneously, all the idols were getting light.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple – 

The tallest and largest of the Khajuraho temples is the Hindu Kandariya Mahadev Temple. Built by King Dhandadeva in 1050 BC ,  the temple is adorned with the incredible Khajuraho temple sculptures. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a marble Shiva Linga as its sanctum.

Devi Jagdamba Temple 

This Devi Jagdamba Temple is one of the most beautiful temples of Khajuraho. It was built by one of the Chandela rulers between 1000 and 1025 BC. was built between The temple is divided into three bands: the first displays grand statues of Brahma ; The second band has amazing stone carvings of Lord Shiva ; And the third one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It houses a grand and incredibly beautiful Khajuraho temple sculptures of Goddess Parvati, the goddess of the universe.  

Parshvanath Temple - 

Parshvanath Temple The largest Jain temple in Khajuraho Temple ,  Parshvanath Temple was built in the 10th century during the rule of Dhanagdev. It was earlier dedicated to Adinath, the first Tirthankara (saint) of the Jains. In 1860, the  image of Parshvanath was installed in the temple ,  which gave it this name. The temple has images of sea nymphs ,  elephants ,  lions and Vaishnava deities.

Chitragupta Temple - 

One of the most important temples of Khajuraho temple sculpture is the Chitragupta temple. It is dedicated to Surya Dev or Surya Dev. Beautiful carvings of couples can be seen in sensual poses. Incredible images of the eleven-headed Lord Vishnu adorn the walls of Chitragupta. This 11th century temple is very similar to the Jagdambi temple ,  except that it has beautifully designed Khajuraho sculptures.

Brahma Temple - 

This Brahma temple is a sturdy small structure with a sanctum sanctorum and no mandapa. Although the temple is called the Brahma temple ,  it has a Shiva linga in the form of the sanctum sanctorum. There is no heavy stone work on the walls of this small temple and there is nothing special about the temple.

Chausat Yogini Temple - 

This Chausat Yogini Temple is the oldest surviving ruined Devi temple in Khajuraho. The construction of the temple can be dated to around 885 AD. It is made of large ,  coarse granite blocks and has an open courtyard in the center. Those interested in the ruins can visit this temple ,  but it can be easily skipped.

Chaturbhuj Temple- 

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu ,  the Chaturbhuj temple was built in 1100 AD. This impressive Khajuraho temple is about 3 km from Jatkari village. It has a wonderful entrance ,  a sanctum sanctorum and a mandapa. It houses the 9 feet tall Khajuraho temple idols of Lord Vishnu with quadrangle or four arms. The erotic wall carvings also add to its beauty.

Nandi Temple- 

Dedicated to the Nandi bull (mountain of Lord Shiva) ,  Nandi Mandir is located in the premises of Vishwanath Temple. This grand temple is an open square structure that rests on twelve pillars. It has statues of women playing music ,  writing letters ,  caressing children and in a sensual mood.

Vamana Temple - 

The Khajuraho Temple sculptures are another example of the magnificent temple architecture. The famous Khajuraho temple is dedicated to Vamana ,  who was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It has an entrance porch ,  a pavilion and a hall. The outer walls of the Khajuraho Temples of Prem have intricate sculptures of erotic postures ,  apsaras and celestial nymphs.

Vishwanath Temple -

Two stairs lead to the Vishwanath temple. It is situated to the east of Devi Jagadamba and Chitragupta temples. A pair of lion and elephant stands at the entrance of the temple. There is a beautiful image of Brahma on the outer corridor wall. The female form dominates every wall.

Duladev Temple - 

This Duladev temple is built in five teerth style. It is situated 900 yards south of Ghantai Temple. This Khajuraho temple is more flattened than most of the temples. Its construction is said to be around the twelfth century. This is probably the last temple that was built in Khajuraho. Its Khajuraho temple sculptures are said to be more decorated.

Varaha Temple - 

The temple is the first temple you will see upon entering the western group complex. It is dedicated to Varaha ,  an incarnation of Vishnu in the shape of a boar.

Matangeshwar Temple- 

The temple is located outside the limits of the western group. You can worship the Lord in the morning and afternoon inside the temple. The temple is not heavily ornamented. It has a simpler ,  less elaborate floor plan than the rest of the Khajuraho temples.

Lalguan Mahadeva Temple- 

Mahadeva Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated a few yards to the north-east of Chausath Yogini Temple. Last time it was heard that the structure was chained. The original portico in the Lalguan Mahadeva temple is missing. It is made of granite and sandstone. The temple structure marks the transition from Chausath Yogini to later temples.

Khajuraho Museum - 

Adivarta Tribal and Folk Art Museum is an incredible museum within walking distance of Khajuraho village centre. It has amazing paintings ,  terracotta and wooden Khajuraho sculptures ,  and there is no entry fee. If you want a break from the Khajuraho temple in Madhya Pradesh ,  then this is the place that can be very picturesque.

Experts believe about Khajuraho Temple – 

• Some researchers believe that the King Maharaja of ancient times used to be very agitated and used to indulge more in sex, for this reason erotic sculptures have been made.
• Some community analysts say that the idols of Khajuraho were built in ancient times to teach sexual intercourse, in which it was believed that seeing these wonderful artifacts, people would get the right education of sex and to reach this education to every people. For this they were built in the temple.
• Although historians and scholars have their own views about the erotic artifacts made in this temple, according to some people, these sculptures reflect the morality of medieval society, while some people believe that these artifacts display the ancient creative rugs of Kamashastra.
• Analysts state that for salvation every human has to pass through four paths dharma ,  artha, kama and moksha. Keeping the work in mind, these nude idols were made.
• This temple is complemented by the teachings of the Kamasutra. In the immediate time, love would have been resorted to to reach salvation, so by constructing such a temple, the objective would be to communicate the knowledge of Kama to everyone.
• Sex is a natural activity, its attachment can be seen in general in animals and birds. It is also found in a natural form in man, to give accurate and complete knowledge of this action, various arts and sensual postures have been displayed in such temples. It may have been developed as a sex education center.

Khajuraho reached like this

• By Train -  Khajuraho city is well connected to Orchha ,  Jhansi ,  Bandhavgarh ,  Bhopal ,  Gwalior etc. The easiest way to reach Khajuraho is by train, it can be reached by train from stations like Delhi ,  Bhopal ,  Jhansi ,  Gwalior etc. After reaching Khajuraho station, 7 kms from the station. Khajuraho city is at a distance, from the station one can reach Khajuraho via bus, auto rickshaw, or cab.
  
  
  
• By Road: AC and non-AC buses are available to Khajuraho from neighboring cities like  Gwalior ,  Jabalpur ,  Jhansi ,  Chhatarpur ,  Agra etc.
• By Air : Although Khajuraho is a small town ,  it has its own airport. The airport is just 8 km away from the main city. It has flight connectivity to Delhi ,  Indore ,  Mumbai and Hyderabad.

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