However, if the myth it is to be believed, Khajuraho was known as 'Khajur-vahika' or 'Khajjurpura' in the ancient times because of its golden date palms (known as 'khajur') that lined the gates of this city.
Khajuraho might have disappeared into obscurity by the sixteenth century, as it is not even mentioned in the records of the Moghuls. It is possible that a dense forest might have enveloped around the site of Khajuraho by then. The eighth volume of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, published a detailed account of the western group of temples. This was written by Captain T. S. Burt, a British engineer, who visited Khajuraho on a day`s trip from Chhatarpur in 1838. This article, brought Khajuraho to the notice of a number of art and antique lovers.
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About Khajuraho
Khajuraho, the Land Of The Moon God, is a small town located in the Chhatarpur District of Madhya Pradesh in Bundelkhand region. Khajuraho has the Vindhya Range of mountains as its beautiful backdrop. Khajuraho's art is a manifestation of the essence of the philosophy of Indian aesthetics and a beautiful example of the Indo-Aryan architecture. The main tourist attraction of the place are its famous groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples of Khajuraho are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings.
The 9 th to 12 th century temples of Khajuraho are much different from any other temple city of India. Khajuraho temples are not about religion and worshipping and deities. These temples are evidences of the architectural sculpture during the times of Chandela dynasty. In 13th century, after the decline of the Chandela dynasty, the Khajuraho temples were left under the cover of dense date palm trees for many years, which gave the city of Khajuraho its name, Khajur in Hindi means a date. In the ancient times it was known as Vatsa.
Khajuraho Tourist Attractions
| Historical Tourist Attractions | ||
| Western Group of Temples | Light and Sound Show | Eastern Group of Temples |
| Southern Group of Temples | ||
| Other Tourist Attractions | ||
| State Museum | ||
Khajuraho History
Khajuraho's history is not well written with rare references to its origin, and thus has become trapped in the mythical folklore of the region. The beautiful artwork of these temples has become great interest for art lovers who love guessing the history behind the temples. These temples raise multiple questions in the mind of visitors such as the reason behind using these temples as an art gallery, the whereabouts of the said kingdom and why only the temples have been found and there are no ruins of the mansions and palaces in the nearby area. The graphic representation of sexual and erotic postures in a religious place is bewildering too.