Khajuraho and Varanasi are two places of india which is
famous for its Religiousness, Spirituality. People come from all over world to
see these places. Where is varanasi is famous for its Ghats, Temples and Holy
Ganga and Khajuraho which is also a UNESCO world heritage site is famous for
ancient Temple Group. Below is some historical and others major details about
both cities. Have a look at that....
A very famed heritage city in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho
is known for housing several Hindu and Jain temples. A popular UNESCO world heritage site, Khajuraho will simply astonish you with its unique temple
carvings which are lined in symmetry including the finest sandstone carvings
and erotic sculptures. A number of tourists from all across the world flock
this place to ideate the immortal saga of Hindu art and culture etched in
stone. Khajuraho was earlier the cultural capital of Chandela Rajputs who ruled
this part of India during 10th to 12th centuries. Built over a span of 200
years (950-1050 AD), there were around 85 temples during that time which
reduced to 22 and now it’s preserved by the State Government. Sprawled over an
area of approx 20 sq.km in the northern eastern part of the state, Khajuraho is
a popular tourist destination which are categorized into three sections
including western, eastern and southern temples.
The temple is a perfect example of Indo-Aryan
architecture as the sculptures highlights several facets of Indian life
thousand years ago. Lovely stone friezes of gods, goddesses, heroes and kings,
concubines, and many more would hail you as you journey to Khajuraho. The
erotic sculptures of this place portraying Kama Sutra are completely unique in
the world. Above all, it reflects a unique architectural talent which depicts
royalty, courtship, marriage, spiritual teachings, meditation, kinship and
intimate scenes of human emotions and relationships. You may also enjoy
watching the folk dances, light and sound shows, organized in the temple
premises and other art centers. So, be it the erotic carvings or the evening
shows, you’re adhered to be stunned by the grandeur of Khajuraho temples.
A city as old as time itself. A city that has stayed in
place and watched as the world has turned and the tides have changed. A city
that has stood the test of time for thousands of years. In the words of Mark
Twain, “Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, And
looks twice as old as all of them put together.” Varanasi, the city that is
more than just the spiritual capital of India. The city which can be aptly
described as a melting pot where both life and death come together. The city
that you only need to visit once for it to stay with you forever. Varanasi is a
very popular pilgrimage point for Hindus, and the older part of Varanasi, which
has thrived on the banks of the river Ganga, is an integral part of the very
infrastructure of the city, with thousands of people flocking there for
salvation and purification. All chaos and noise on the ghats of Varanasi take a
pause when the Ganga Aarti takes place in the evening, a ceremony of immense
grandeur and opulence, with pandits lining up to perform rituals that are no
less than a performance for the senses.
The city in and around the ghats has a certain rhythm to
it. Narrow maze-like lanes and by-lanes arouse instant intrigue and
fascination, while the street art dotting the stretch alongside the ghats makes
for a great outpouring of artistic expression. Varanasi also boasts of a
marvelous architectural heritage, as can be seen in the scores of temples
dotting the city. Varanasi has something to offer to everyone who visits the
city – be it the clamor of the station, to navigating the mysterious alleyways,
to finding serenity on the banks of the Ganges. Varanasi is India in all her
glory, as it has been for thousands of years, and as it will be for a thousand
more.
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