Khajuraho

03/08/2023 — Khajuraho, India When a man is on top of the world, there is only one direction that he can go. On the train to Khajuraho, I stood next to one of the open doors and watched the sunset. Pure serenity. The speeding train would bounce and shake as…

A sculpture that teaches you to control your desires — When a tourist prepares their itinerary for India, visiting Hindu temples is high on the travel list. The temples in India are not only famous for their religious significance, but also for their historical, cultural, and aesthetical importance. One site that is right on the top of travelers’ wish lists…

Visit Khajuraho for its natural beauty — Do you know that Khajuraho is not just about the beautiful man-made structures but also about some of the unique natural wonders in India? Khajuraho is a popular destination for people who like to delve into ancient Indian history and marvel at the architectural beauty of the temples, not many…

“The trains always arrive at your station. The question is which one to take?” — Mehmet Murat Ildan My first solo trip in India was to Khajuraho, in February 2019. Solo travel in India for women is yet to take off, as compared to the rest of the world. The…

Khajuraho is about 200 odd kilometers from Orchha. It was approximately one and a half hour since the passenger train had left Orchha junction. Prerita suddenly exclaimed, “Jai where is the gimbal?” I rushed back to check my bag and Prerita checked hers. It couldn’t be found. “When was the…

But what about Khajuraho? Are the erotic sculptures against Hindu culture too? So goes the argument of the liberals, leaving Khajuraho an unwitting moral reference of an ostensibly promiscuous past. Let’s get some basics right. There is no single Hindu culture — what we know as Hinduism today is an…

Ever seen something that at the first glance manages to captivate, mystify, and somehow charm you at the same time? Well, if the answer to that is no, then I suggest you give Khajuraho a visit. In the middle of nowhere these stunning and majestic temples will captivate you like…