Khajuraho, travel to the heart of India!

[Rockin Roxxi]

Yogesh bhai, I have seen many photographs of Kajuraho but your captures of Kandariya Mahadeva and it's sikharas blew me away. You have showcased the immaculate lace stonework of these magnificent temples in a grand way and succeeded in wooing many tourers here in making this place a prime destination...bravo!

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Thanks Roxxi, though do stick around. I got slightly better shots (couple) of Kandariya Mahadeva temple the next day.

[Rockin Roxxi]

whoa...it gets better? Ek minute...putting on seatbelt, reaches for smelling salt..ok I'm ready for your your best shots

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Day 3: Khajuraho, Jagadambi and Chitragupta Temples

Jagadambi Temple is located on the same platform as Kandariya Mahadeva Temple and is similar in architecture to Chitragupta Temple.



Jagadambi Temple is dedicated to Parvati, though it is believed to have been originally built for Lord Vishnu, due to prominence given to Vishnu on its doorway.

It is also the only temple I saw in Khajuraho, which had a havan kund (sacred structure for lighting fires for yagnas).



Although the sanctum sanctorum of Jagadambi Temple is locked, I managed to sneak in this photograph of goddess Parvati, through the metal door.



Statues on the door of Jagadambi Temple



Jagadambi Temple is being restored by the ASI and hence I could manage only a handful photographs of the temple from the outside and they didn’t really come out that well. Plus number of tourists was growing by the moment and so was the harshness in the sunlight.

So I decided to head to the Chitragupta Temple, the only temple in Khajuraho, dedicated to the Sun God.



Photograph of the statue of Sun God in the sanctum sanctorum of Chitragupta Temple.



Sanctum Sanctorum of Chitragupta Temple



Statues outside Chitragupta Temple





After I was done with photographing Chitragupta Temple, sun light had become too harsh and I was starting to get hungry. Surprisingly, it was at this time, that quite a few people with DSLRs and even bigger lenses started flowing in!

Any ways, I headed straight for the Raja Café and ordered breakfast, consisting of couple of aloo paranthas. It had been a little over three and a half hours, since I first started photographing the Western Group of Temples and somehow, wasn’t yet content! Decided to visit it again tomorrow, if I get the chance and headed back to my hotel room.

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Day 1: Delhi - Agra - Gwalior - Jhansi

Day 2: Jhansi - Chhatarpur - Bambitha - Khajuraho

Day 3: Khajuraho, Visvanatha Temple and Nandi Shrine

Day 3: Khajuraho, Parvati Temple

Day 3: Khajuraho, Lakshmana Temple

Day 3: Khajuraho, Lakshmana Temple, Part-2

Day 3: Khajuraho, Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

Day 3: Khajuraho, Adivart Tribal and Folk Art Museum and ASI Museum

Day 3: Khajuraho, Jain Temples and Museum

Day 3: Khajuraho, Southern Group of Temples

Day 3: Khajuraho, Eastern Group of Temples

Day 3: Khajuraho, Sound and light show

Day 4: Khajuraho, Raneh Falls and Ken Gharial Sanctuary

Day 4: Khajuraho, Folk Dance Performance

Day 5: Khajuraho - Jhansi - Gwalior - Agra - Delhi

[RajeshPunia]

Yogesh ! Sorry for the late reply as I gone to GOA last week.
Nice logue with outstanding cam work.

[hiambuj]

The best & most detailed pics of Khajuraho I have ever seen !!

After you Shimla pics, these pics would be now be making BCMTians & other followers to rush to Khajuraho !!

[Part-time Gypsy]

Hey Yogesh! Just read through the log...awesome! I like that you give ample time in getting to know the place. Your blog is reminding me of my trip to Khajuraho & Orchha a few years ago.

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Thanks everyone for keep reading this rather long travelogue, will be able to post the next part by tonight.

Originally Posted by RajeshPunia

Yogesh ! Sorry for the late reply as I gone to GOA last week.
Nice logue with outstanding cam work.

How was the trip?

Originally Posted by hiambuj

The best & most detailed pics of Khajuraho I have ever seen !!

After you Shimla pics, these pics would be now be making BCMTians & other followers to rush to Khajuraho !!

Thanks Amit

Originally Posted by Part-time Gypsy

Hey Yogesh! Just read through the log...awesome! I like that you give ample time in getting to know the place. Your blog is reminding me of my trip to Khajuraho & Orchha a few years ago.

Thanks Priyanka, there is still a lot to go in this travelogue.

[darkside_of_d_sun]

Amazing pictures and Roxxi is right, this thread and pics posted would definitely tempt a lot of members to visit Khajuraho soon. Great work bro and the log is a typical YS one, simple yet detailed.

Best wishes for a great year ahead,
Shamik

[rajivphoto]

Something different pictures of Khajuraho & around. Wonderful.