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| Khajuraho |
The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the
evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times
of Chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, India,
Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance and music
and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture
and images of the temples. The 85 temples were built in
North Indian 'Nagara' style of architecture, though only
20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions
over long years of time. The two richer distinctive groups
of temples are the Western and Eastern group of temples.
Temple town of Khajuraho is much different from any other
temple city of India. It is not about religion and worshipping
and deities. The temples of Khajuraho are instead famous
for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures.
An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, these
10th-11th century temples have a very interesting legend
behind them that connects them to the origin of Chandela
dynasty. It is said that in a fit of passion and lust,
the Moon God seduced and ravaged a beautiful Brahmin girls
known as Hemvati, resulting in the birth of Chandravarman
(the founder of the Chandela dynasty). Later, Chandravarman
had a dream where his mother requested him to make a temple,
which would reveal all aspects of the treasure of passion
and erotic fantasy to the world. |
