Khajuraho

The Unseen Treasure of Madhya Pradesh

Eyetalk

May 2, 2016

/ By Neha Singla / Madhya Pradesh

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Raneh Falls are like 'Mini Canyons' of India that are made of pure crystalline granite in varying shades of pink, red and grey

The temples were built by the Chandela Dynasty of Central India

'Khajuraho Group of Monuments' is a group of Hindu and Jain temples

It is indeed an enriching experience to lay one's eyes on the beautiful sculptures depicting Kama in its various forms

Sexual postures that are now considered a taboo in India form an important part of the temples of the 10th century

Raneh Falls are one of the hidden treasures of Khajuraho that are situated on the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh and are a sight to behold

Over the years, some of the sculptures couldn’t stand the test of the times and now have broken limbs and heads

Sculptures with minutest of the details speak volumes about the Indian architecture

Kama (sexual desire) covers less than 10 pc of the sculptures in Khajuraho temples

They date back to around AD 900

Intricately carved sculptures don't let the visitors to take a sigh of relief from their cameras

Eroticism on the walls of the temples depict the many emotions of human behaviour

Pandav Falls – Remains of the caves around Pandav Falls are based on the legend that the five exiled Pandava brothers from the Sanskrit epic 'Mahabharata' stayed here for a while. The caves are naturally cooler than the airconditioners

Sculptures of Hindu God 'Ganesha' can be seen all over the temples' walls

Sunlight is the only source of light inside the temples, pertaining to which temples close at 1800 hours

Erotic sculptures are the main attraction for people to visit 'Khajuraho Group of Monuments'

Another sculpture of a female inside the dark alleys of the temples

Not all the temples in Khajuraho face the sun, hence dearth of natural light inside the temples

In the right most sculpture we can see a couple embracing each other as the woman is getting scared of the monkey

The symmetry of Khajuraho temples is impeccable

The convention organised by ADTOI (Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India) in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh from April 8-11, 2016, was aimed at reinventing Khajuraho as a holistic tourist destination, whose temples are one of the most beautiful medieval monuments in India. With support from Madhya Pradesh Tourism, the convention gave an insight into various places one can visit while in Khajuraho such as Khajuraho Group of Monuments (the famous temples), Pandva falls, Raneh Falls to name a few. “First time the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has allocated funds for promoting ‘Incredible India within India’ and it was a success,” asserts Jyoti Kapur, president of the ADTOI stressing upon the role of association in promoting Indian destinations. The history of the famous temples dates back to the 10th century, making it surreal to see the detailed sculptures that express human emotions minutely and explicitly.