Khajuraho flourished from 950 to 1050 AD and is spectacular feat of architecture carved with the roughest of tools The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a 'world heritage' site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty. Each temple has a large number of spires in ascending order representing man's aspirations towards spiritual goals. They are famous tourist draw because they have the most sublime, sensuous and erotic sculptures and are romantically situated miles from anywhere in the dry and hot plains of Madhya Pradesh.

When Chandela's choose Khajuraho it was a small village and It is possible that Chandela's chosed Khajuraho because of the eclectic patronage of the Chandelas and the wide variety of beliefs represented in the temples. They had the concept of forming a seat of religion and learning at Khajuraho. It is also possible that the Chandelas were believers in the powers of Tantrism; the cult which believes that the gratification of earthly desires is a step closer to the attainment of the infinite. It is certain however, that the temples represent the expression of a highly matured civilization.

Temple of Khajuraho:
The architectural of the Khajuraho temples is very different from the temples from that period. Each stands, instead of within the customary enclosure on a high masonry platform. Combined with the upward direction of the structure, which is further accentuated by vertical projections. The total effect is one of grace and lightness, reminiscent of the Himalayan peaks. Each of the chief compartments has its own roof, grouped in such a way that the highest is in the centre, the lowest over the portico, a triumph of skill and imagination in recreating the rising peaks of a range. The temples of Khajuraho are divided into three geographical group called: Western, Eastern and Southern Group of Temples.

Every year a Dance Festival is organized in Khajuraho with the backdrops of Temples of Khajuraho Most giffted Dancers of India perform at this festival of Indian classical dances. The Khajuraho temples capture life in every form and mood. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, 22 of the original 85 temples still survive.

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