Where are the Khajuraho Temples situated?

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

Key Points

• Khajuraho temples are located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
• Khajuraho Temples are among the most beautiful medieval monuments in the country.
  • Built between 950-1050 AD by the Chandela Dynasty.
  • The monuments include Hindu and Jain temples.
  • The temple site is situated within the Vindhya Mountain range.
  • These Temples got the status of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 1986.
  • The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism.
  • The temples at Khajuraho are all made of Sandstone.

Additional Information

• Three sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO
  • The Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
  • Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
  • The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
  • The city of Gwalior and Orccha(2020) (Not included as a world heritage site, pilot cities for the Historic Urban Landscape program and survey).