World Heritage Identification Number: 240
World Heritage since: 1986
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇮🇳 India
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Epic Legacy: An In-depth Look at the Khajuraho Group of Monuments
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, India, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of the ancient Chandella dynasty. This collection of temples, dating back to the period between 950 and 1050 AD, has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1986.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.
Encyclopedia Record: Khajuraho Group of Monuments
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Digambara Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 46 km (28.6mi) from Chhatarpur city, the district headquarter, 283 km (177mi) from Gwalior, 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar. The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and a few erotic sculptures.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 24.85222 , 79.92222
