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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