More on khajuraho
• The common date palm – Khajura – has given Khajuraho its name
• The famous erotic sculptures of Khajuraho account for only 10 % of all sculptures
• The Khajuraho temples belong to the Hindu as well as the Jain religion
• Of the original 85 temples, only 20 have survived destruction and ravages of time
• Khajuraho temples were rediscovered in the 1850s after being neglected for centuries
Madhya Pradesh is known for its different kinds of cuisines. It presents you with mouth watering dishes that come from different cultures. Some popular food items of Madhya Pradesh are Kusli, Indori puri palak ki, kebabs and biryanis. It is said that as seasons change, with them so do the cuisines. The taste an essence of the dishes here are incomparable. The food from the state differs with every region. It offers delicacies from both vegetarian as well the non-vegetarian cuisines. The capital city of Bhopal is known for its spicy kebabs, korma, biryani, fish, meat and keema while the cities of Indore and Gwalior gives an opportunity to experience the delicacies made out of milk.
Bafla is one such delicacy that is prepared from wheat and serves with ghee and daal.
Cuisine @ MP
Vegetarians can treat themselves to dishes such as Bhutte ki kees that is mainly prepared from milk and corn along with other ingredients. The State also has something to offer for the taste-buds of people who love to eat non-vegetarian food. The spicy rogan josh is a delight to eat and so are the korma, seekh kebab and the shami kebab. All these dishes bring out the Nawabi flavour and its influence on the state and form an integral part of every food lover’ s delight. The various cultures of Madhya Pradesh can be experienced through the various cuisines. They not only deliver an unforgettable taste but leave you asking for more. Due to its location, one can see an influence of the neighbouring states on the cuisine.
umns and the ceiling is decorated with paintings belonging to the Mug hat and the Bundela schools of art. The exterior of the palace is decorated with elephant and lotus-shaped brackets.
Dedicated to Lord Ram, Chaturbhuj Temple stands on a colossal stone. Constructed between 1558 and 1573 by Raja Madhukar the temple portrays a bold concept. While Madhukar temples had fairly small enclosures, the Chaturbhuj Temple has a huge cross-shaped congregation hall that caters to the devotees of Krishna Bhakti cult.
Orchha à Khajuraho 161 km / 3.5 hours
Khajuraho
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. Based on their geographical location, the temples are categorised into three groups: Eastern, Western and Southern. Beautiful, intricate and expressive, the sculptures of the Khajuraho temples will leave you in awe and wonder.
The art of Khajuraho India has a long history. Today the art of Khajuraho India is world renowned. The beautiful temples that dot the town of Khajuraho are believed to have been built by the mighty Chandela rulers in 9th and 10th century AD. The engravings on these temples are highly sensual and erotic and much has already been discussed their symbolic importance. Tantricism and the Shakti cult, where the pancha makaras( five tenets), namely, matsya( fish), madira( wine), maithun( sexual activity), mamsa( meat), and mudra( gesture) were to release the human spirit from the bondage of the flesh, have been described as the possible explanations for the sculptural sensuality of Khajuraho.
Out of 85 temples, only 20 have survived the ravages of time. Made of sandstone blocks fitted together, the temples are aligned east-west. For convenience, these may be divided into western, eastern, and southern groups of temples. De
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