Khajuraho temple

There was also a reason why Khajuraho, a small village in Chhatarpur district, was chosen for that. 

King Chandravarman, the founder of the Chandela dynasty of Madhya Pradesh, decided to build numerous temples in a vast forest area, following the will of his mother Hemavati. To fill the emptiness of life, to perform rituals and finally to attain moksha, this king gave a truly precious gift to the mother who believed in Bhakti Panth.There was also a reason why Khajuraho, a small village in Chhatarpur district, was chosen for that. One was that it was seated in the lap of nature and the other was that religion and scriptures were practiced there. This was an unparalleled tribute also paid to Chandradeva, the father of King Chandravarman.

It is said that the main gate of Khajuraho town was decorated with two golden palm trees. In the tenth-twelfth century it is also recorded that there were numerous palm trees in the area. According to the instructions in the epics, E. Before the Basomi century and later in the Gupta period, there was a rise in sculpture and temple art in the towns of Jhumra, Khoh, Nachna, Devgarh, the ancient festival town of Mahoba, Mankheda etc.Small and large lava stone temples were also built in Chhatarpur district. Indian culture, literature and art also developed over time

In 1986, the architecture of Khajuraho was declared a protected 'Heritage Site'
In 1022, travelers named Abu Rihin and Al Barauni saw Khajuraho and identified it as the capital of the region. It is mentioned that Ibnul Athir traveled here with Muhammad Ghaz. According to the description of Ibn Batuna in 1335, there was a large lake here which was one mile in circumference and many temples and many idols were also recorded on its banks. Of course, there are also many examples of deliberately fragmented architecture. Some sandstone domes and chambers were found in the central part of the lake.

There is a description of how Khajuraho used to be till the fourteenth century and the name of the lake may be Ninortal as there is evidence of the village of Khajuraho at Agni Corner even today. According to the inscriptions found here, the first Lakshman temple was built in AD. 154 and the second Vishwanath temple in AD. It is known to have been created in 1002. On the eastern edge of the village are the Brahma Jawari and the Vaman templeAnd on the west coast are the temples of Matangeshwar, Lakshmana, Varaha, Vishwanath and Nandi. At present, no remains of the lake are visible anywhere in the temple premises. In the sixteenth century, the temples of Khajuraho have disappeared into the depths of time, so there is no mention of them in 'Ain-e-Akbari'.

Rebirth of Khajuraho temples in 1838
According to the recorded history, British officer Franklin, a traveler and an art lover, found these temples of Khajuraho in ruins. The British government, impressed by the sculpture and architecture here, conducted an extensive survey and opened the doors of this place to many art lovers, and after that, abundant literature for it was also available, that's why it is now a prominent Artists are emerging as a tourist destination. Out of the eighty-five temples built by the twenty-two kings of the Chandela dynasty, about twenty-five-thirty of the temples that have survived are our finest art heritage.

Visitors here are introduced to the beauty of Khajuraho through a light and sound show in the evening. Otherwise, our time, our vision and our interest should be combined to try to reach these temples. From time immemorial, the rule of worship in the last one temple - Mangateswaram has remained intact till date.Yes, the 'Khajuraho Samaroh' held once a year in which dance, drama, music, literature is worshiped has become world famous and art lovers throng the fair here. The height of the temples in the background of the stage rubs shoulders with the height of the art and continues to flow the wave of beauty.

In 1904, the Department of Archeology of India formulated a plan for the revival of Khajuraho
Variations in art trends matching time and state can be clearly noted in this temple complex. On the outer walls of the temple there are depictions of public life.

The style of architecture in India can be divided into three divisions

(1) Nagar style – developed mostly in North India and Central India.

(2)Ve Sir Style- Appears in Mysore Libid and Belur temples.

(3) Dravida or Dravina style – seen in South Indian temples.

The temples of Khajuraho are full of beautiful and elaborate Nagar style art. It seems to be adorned with peaks, gradually rising like a mountain on a high plateau. Western Mass Eastern Mass and Southern Mass. This unique complex is beyond Chilachalu construction. Looks grand yet light in terms of size. Each section of each temple has its own roof. The outer wall is arranged in successive sections and the middle section is finally the highest. A part of the floor may feel sloppy. Now to the named temples.