Ujjain to Khajuraho Tour

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Ujjain to Khajuraho Tour

Kandariya Mahadev Temple - The temple complex takes over an area of 6 square kilometers. It is located on the western part of the village and to the west of the Vishnu temple. It is the biggest among the three groups of the Khajuraho temple complexes. This western group of temples, consisting of the historically rich Kandariya, the majestic Matangeshwar and the spectacular Vishwanath temples, is often compared with a cosmic design of a hexagon. It is said to represent the three forms of the Hindu god Shiva. The temple’s architecture is a blend of porches and towers. They are in the form of a shikhara. This feature was typical of the 10th century architecture of central India.

Vishwanath Temple - It is a temple having great religious significance in the Hindu mythology and must not be missed on the one day Khajuraho tour. It is a part of the western group of Khajuraho Monuments. It has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is dedicated to Shiva, whose other name is “Vishvanatha”. It showcases the Central Indian style of architecture that began with the Lakshmana Temple and culminated with the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple. These temples exhibit the most fully developed style at Khajuraho. The Vishvanatha site was also built as a panchayatana complex. It consists of one main shrine. It is surrounded by four small subsidiary shrines. Only two of the smaller shrines have survived the ravages of time. The shrine in the south-western side is dedicated to Shiva’s wife Parvati, which is partly damaged.