Khajuraho Orchha Tour Package

Khajuraho is one of the most popular tourist spots in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for its ancient temples that depict some of the finest art in the world. Built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty, these temples depict various forms like meditation, spiritual teachings, kinship, wrestling, royalty and most significantly, erotic art. The temples consist of stunning displays of fine sculptures and exceptional architectural skill, making them one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures. The Khajuraho Temples feature a variety of art work, 10 percent of which is sexual and erotic. Scholars have suggested that these erotic carvings are tantric sexual practices. Some even state that the art is a part of Hindu tradition of treating ‘kama’ (sexual desire) as an essential part of human life. One can view numerous carvings of couples making love. You can also see carvings of Apsara, naked dancers in candid poses. These sculptures can be found at Varaha Temple. The carvings are intricately done, and one can’t deny that a lot of efforts have been invested in the erotic art at Khajuraho. The temples at Khajuraho not only exhibit arts with sexual themes, but also include imaginary animals. While there’s a misconception that since the structures are carved on temples, they depict sex between deities, the truth is that they only represent diverse sexual expressions of human beings. There’s iconographic symbolism embedded in the arts at Khajuraho. All said, we must say, art is beautiful, no matter in what form. While the land of Kamasutra flinches at the mention of eroticism during modern times, there’s no denying, India has had a rich sexual past.