The Lakshmana temple

#1 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The Laksmi and Varaha temples are both small shrine-like efforts, rather than…" »

Amanda writes, "The Lakshmana temple is one of the biggest and most splendid in the town. It is…" »

The Kandarlya Mahadev temple

#2 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The Mahadeva temple is the third one on the common plinth at the back of the Western…" »

Amanda writes, "The Kandarlya Mahadev temple is one of three temples at the back of the Western group…" »

Eastern Temples

#3 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The name “Khajuraho” comes from the word for palm tree, with which the town is…" »

mal writes, "We took our bicycles after lunch and went to the 20 minute ride to the Eastern group of…" »

Western Kandariya, Chitragupta, Parvati Temples

#4 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

mal writes, "Located in a beautiful and big garden and park these are the 3 most famous temples of the western group in Kahuraho. We found them the most interesting and spent a large amoung of time observing…" »

The Southern Temples of Khajuraho

#5 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Joel writes, "We cycle to the Vamama Temple, one of the Eastern Group. The walls are adorned with sensuous sura-sundaris (celestial nymphs) but erotic sculptures are not prominent. There are lots of little…" »

The Shantinath Temple

#6 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The first of the three main temples inside the Jain complex is the Shantinath temple. The building itself is new, only about 100 years old, but contains within it many parts from divers older…" »

The Parsvanath temple

#7 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The biggest Jain temple in Khajuraho is the Parsvanath temple. It has some of the best sculpture and decoration in the town, and is a delicately carved delight. It is built from varying shades…" »

The Jain Museum

#8 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The museum is just outside the complex of temples here, next to the cash booth. Entrance is covered by the 15 R ticket you buy to see the temples – "foreigner pricing" hasn’t caught on at this…" »

The Devi Jagadamba temple

#9 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The Devi Jagadamba temple has a mixed history. It is now dedicated to Shiva’s consort, Kali, but was probably originally dedicated to Vishnu, and then Pavati, before being re-dedicated to…" »

The Adinath temple

#10 most popular of 13 things to do in Khajuraho

Amanda writes, "The Adinath temple is the smallest of the main Jain temples in the enclosure. It is currently undergoing restoration, with lethal-looking wooden scaffolding erected precariously around it. At…" »