The document summarizes information about the Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, India. It describes that the temples were built between 950-1050 AD during the Chandela dynasty and features sculptures, including erotic carvings. It provides details about the Western, Eastern, and Southern temple groups and some of the most prominent temples like Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, and Chitragupta. It also mentions the annual Khajuraho Dance Festival held in front of the Chitragupta Temple to celebrate the heritage and classical dance forms of India.

2.  Khajuraho is a small town located in the
bundelkhand region Chhatarpur District of
Madhya Pradesh and is well-known for groups
of Hindu and Jain temples.

3.  The temples of Khajuraho were built between 950
to 1050 A.D. during the Chandela dynasty of
Central. After the refuse of the Chandela dynasty
in 13th century, the 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.
 In 1838, a British army engineer, Captain T.S. Burt
rediscovered them. By that time only 22 of the
original 85 temples had survived.

4. The temples are grouped into three physical
divisions :
 Western
 Eastern &
 southern

5.  Lakhmana Temple
 Kandariya Mahadeo Temple
 Devi Jagdamba Temple
 Chaunsat Yogini
 Chitragupta Temple
 Matanageswara Temple

6.  Parsvanath Temple
 Ghantai Temple
 Adinath Temple
 Hanuman Temple
 Brahma Temple
 Vamana Temple
 Javari Temple

7.  Dulhadev Temple
 Beejamandal Temple
 Chattarbhuj Temple Or The Jatkari Temple

8.  There is a entry fee of Rs. 10/- (for Indians) and
USD $ 5 (for foreigners) to go in the Western
Group of temples All the temples are open
from sunrise to sunset. These are the richest
and largest of all temple groups

9.  Lakhmana Temple :
The oldest and finest of the western group of
temples, named after the ruler that built the
temple. The A horizontal beam over the entrance
of this stunning Vaishnavite temple shows the
trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with Lakshmi,
Vishnus consort.
 Kandariya Mahadeo Temple:
This temple is ornamented with a abundance of
sculptures that are among the greatest
masterpieces of Indian art.

11.  Kandariya Mahadeo Temple:
This temple is ornamented with a abundance of
sculptures that are among the greatest
masterpieces of Indian art.

13.  Devi Jagdamba Temple :
devoted to the Goddess(devi), this is smaller
and much more delicately proportioned temple
and is home to some of the finest sculptures of
Khajuraho.The garbha griha has a enormous
image of the Devi of the Universe (Jagdambi),
though it appears to have started as a Vishnu
temple. It has the usual three bands of
sculptures, but the third and most highest of
these houses some of the most erotic
sculptures.

15.  Chaunsat Yogini :
The only granite temple in the Khajuraho group.
 Chitragupta Temple :
This temple is devoted to the Sun God (Surya), it
faces eastward to the rising sun.
 Matanageswara Temple :
A temple devoted to Shiva, a huge 8ft Lingam
adorns the temple.

16.  Parsvanath Temple :
biggest among the group, with beautiful
carvings in detail. The sculptures on the
northern outer wall are the tourist attractions of
this temple. The image was installed in 1860.
 Ghantai Temple :
This Jain temple has a wall painting which
depicts the 16 dreams of Mahavira's mother,
and a jain goddess on a winged Garuda.

18.  Adinath Temple :
devoted to Jain Tirthankar(God), adinath, the temple is
plentifully overstated with sculpted figures, including
yakshis.
 Brahma Temple :
measured to be one of the oldest temples of Khajuraho
made entirely in granite and sandstone, is devoted to
Vishnu.
 Vamana Temple :
Vamana Temple is the dwarf form of Lord Vishnu,
situated in a secluded place and is known for its simple
architecture.

20.  Dulhadev Temple :
The very last temple of Khajuraho, lies to the
south of Ghantai temple. The temple enshrines
a Shivalingam. The apsara and decorated
figures are the temple's most striking features.
 Beejamandal Temple :
It is a ruined temple, and is near the
Chattarbhuj Temple.

22.  Chattarbhuj Temple Or The Jatkari Temple :
Built in 1100 A.D., is renowned for its
construction, and is also the only temple to be
devoid of any erotic sculpture. 3 km away from
the Eastern Group. Facing West, have to take
10 steps to reach the sanctum. The massive 9
feet intricately carved Vishnu idol in
Chaturbhuja (four-armed).

25.  The Khajuraho Dance Festival takes place
every year during the spring and this festival
celebrates the splendor of the temples. The
festival is of classical dances is held every year
in February or March and continues for one
week. It takes place against the spectacular
backdrop of the splendid temples.

26.  The Khajuraho Dance Festival is a cultural
festival that tourist attractions the richness and
depth of the different Indian classical dance
styles such as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi,
Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Kathakali. The
performances are given by of some of the best
exponents in the field. contemporary Indian
dance has also been integrated lately.

27.  The dances are performed in an open air
audience which is in front of the Chitragupta
Temple. The Chitragupta temple devoted to
Surya or the Sun God and the Vishwanath
Temple devoted to Lord Shiva.

29.  The main idea behind organizing this dance
festival is to make the heritage of Khajuraho
related to the present day society and also for
the coming generations. This festival is
attended by number of tourists. Number of
seminars and workshops take place during the
Khajuraho Dance festival which is attended by
renowned artists and craftsmen.

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