History of Khajuraho

History Of Khajuraho

The past of Khajuraho is shrouded with mystery and conjecture. In the midst of the wilderness full of ferocious animals, there is the small town of Khajuraho standing alone in its solitude with its ancient temples. With hardly any written records and rare references to its origin, the history of Khajuraho has become trapped in the mythical folklore of the region. The beautiful artwork of these temples have gained the attention of the art lovers all over the world but the real purpose behind their construction is a mere guess work of the intellectuals. The These temples fire the imagination of the visitors with innumerable questions such as their significance and their position in the society, 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.

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. It has been mentioned in the Mahoba-khand of Chandbardai's (the famous medieval court poet) 'Prithviraj Raso' that Hemraj, the royal priest of Kashi (the old name for Varanasi), had an exceptionally beautiful daughter named Hemvati, who was unfortunately a child widow. One summer night, while she was bathing in a lotus-filled pond, the Moon God was so dazed by her beauty that he descended to earth in human form full of lust and passion and ravished her. Later, he repented when the distressed Hemvati threatened to curse him for ruining her honor and dignity and blessed her with a valiant son who would later become a king and build the temples of Khajuraho. Hemvati left her home and gave birth to a brave and strong boy child in the tiny village of Khajjurpura. The child was named Chandravarman and it is said that by the time he was 16 years old, the glorious boy was strong and skilled enough to kill tigers or lions with his bare hands. With the blessings of the Moon God, his father he became a mighty king and built the fortress at Kalinjar. Then heeding to his mother's wishes he built 85 legendary temples surrounded by lakes and gardens at Khajuraho and also performed the bhandya yagya, to wash away the sins of his mother.

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1 Delhi – Agra. 203 kms

In the morning breakfast will be served at the hotel and thereafter guests will proceed towards their next destination- Agra. On arrival guests will be transferred to a hotel for an overnight stay in this city which is renowned for cherishing the excellent examples of Mughal architecture. Your Taj tour will take place in the afternoon when you will visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site which is also designated as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Guests will also visit Agra Fort in the evening.

2 Khajuraho - Varanasi

On this day of this tour guests will enjoy a delectable meal in the morning. Thereafter depart for a guided sightseeing tour of the Eastern and Southern Group of temples at Khajuraho. These temples are world renowned for the exquisite carvings and architecture. Post breakfast on this day guests will proceed to the next destination- Varanasi by air. At Varanasi Airport our representative will receive you and will escort you to the hotel booked for night stay in the city.