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Western Group of Temples

The great Chandela temples, known for their sensual carvings, a World Heritage Site.

Photo: PLBechly · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day, sunrise to sunset
Price
Ticketed, with a higher fee for foreign visitors
Time Needed
2–3 hours
Best Time
Sunrise, or the February dance festival
Address
Western Group of Temples, Sevagram, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606Directions
Getting There
In the center of town, on foot.

Why Go

Built around 950 to 1050, the temples show gods, dancers, animals and couples in astonishing detail. Only about a tenth of the carvings are erotic.

Kandariya Mahadeva, Lakshmana and Vishvanatha are the finest. A guide helps bring the stories to life.

Nearby

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple4 min walk · Must-SeeSouthern Group of Temples4 min walkArchaeological Museum5 min walkSound and Light Show10 min walk

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