Monday, November 22, 2010

Khajuraho, Erotic Temples of India


IF you want to prove that the Kama Sutra comes from India, Khajuraho Temple is the place to see it. In this temple, you will find a thick side of sexuality.
Erotica Khajuraho Temples abound in the complex with more than 20 temples dedicated to sexuality and sex. Sandstone temple was recorded since the 10th century and 11.
For several temples, statues in the Temple of Khajuraho is the most erotic and sensual in India. It also became known in the world with Kama silk. Khajuraho temple also has a unique architecture, although every temple in the complex has a different plan and design.
All the temples are built on high platforms, a few feet from the ground. Each temple has a hall entrance or Mandapa, and sanctorum sanctum or garbha griha.
Roof of the various sections have different shapes. Foyer and hall have pyramidal roofs made up of several horizontal layers. While the roof of the shrine psychotherapy is a colossal conical tower consisting of a stone pile as high as 30 meters. Settings miniature tower is also called shikharas.
In the Temple of Khajuraho, you will find 3 groups of temples are the Western, Eastern, and South. The main temple in the Western group, featuring a magnificent temple Kandariya Mahadeo. Meanwhile in the East group, you will see a number of sculptures in the Jain Temple. For the south, you'll only find two temples.
To see more detailed sculptures and erotic carvings on the Temple Khajuharo, you can go north Madhya Pradesh, about 620 kilometers southeast of Delhi.
This location can be reached by flight, or train distance from Delhi via Agra. There are also Khajuraho-Jhansi Link, train services every day which includes the distance between Khajuraho and Jhansi in travel time around five hours.
Trains leave Jhansi 229A beginning at 7:25 local time and arrive in Khajuraho at 12:10 local time. Or you can also use a taxi from Jhansi to Khajuraho which will cost around 2,500 rupees (about Rp497 thousand). Buses can be very difficult, so hire a taxi is a better choice.
Khajuraho Temple is open from sun terbi until before sunset. To the south temple group, you are charged U.S. $ 5 (approximately Rp44 thousand), while others go free.

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