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Khajuraho Approximately 65 km. from Mahoba (In Madhya Pradesh), Khajuraho is known world-over for its rare gift to the world in the form of temples having the vibrant forces of life, love and joy depicted in pliant stone. The temples bear testimony to both the craftsman's artistry and the extraordinary breadth of vision of the Chandela Rajputs under whose rule they were conceived and constructed. These temples were erected over a period of 100 years from 950 A.D. to 1050 A.D. of the 85 original temples, 22 have survived to date and constitute one of the world's largest artistic wonders. Among the important temples are the Chausath Yogini Temple, Vamana Temple, Adinath Temple, Chaturbhuj and Duladeo temples. The 116 feet high Kandariya Mahadev Temple is the most magnificent of the whole group with the largest number of sculptures of alluring beauty, which represent an animated array of Gods and Godessess, mithuns and apsaras, Sarduls and nargis. 109 km. Famous for its mighty fort, which was of great importance between the19th and 15th centuries. Among the remains within the fort is Raja Aman Singh Palace which is being converted into a museum to house the fine and rare sculptures found at the site. Other places of interest within the fort include the Neelkantha Temple, Sita Sej, Patal Ganga, Pandu Kurd, Koti Tirth and Bhairon Ki Jhariad.
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km. Celebrated in ballads and the scriptures for its natural beauty
and closely associated with the epic Ramayana, Chitrakoot is a
hallowed centre of pilgrimage. Lord Rama and Sita are believed to have
spent their 14-years exile here. The town is situated on the banks of
the river Mandakini, the ghats of which are lined with numerous
temples.