Lakshmana Temple

The lintel over the entrance of this temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, shows the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with Goddess Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort. The sanctum is adorned with a three-headed idol of Vishnu's incarnations, Narasimha and Varaha. The latter, the boar incarnation also appears as a nine-feet high statue at the Varaha Temple.

Circuit of India: Days 6 and 7 in Khajuraho (All Photos Rated PG-13)

October 15th 2007
I flew from Delhi to Khajuraho today via Varanasi. My driver and a representative from the travel agency were there to meet me. We went directly to my hotel, The Grand Temple View, so I could check in. My plan for today was to see the Eastern and Southern Groups of temples and catch the evening sound and light show at the Western Group. Tomorrow, I want to see the Western Group of temples in t ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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