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Lakshmana Temple

Western Temples, Khajuraho, India
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Ranked #2 of 32 attractions in Khajuraho
Type: Architectural Buildings
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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Another worth visiting place in Khajuraho...won't cost a lot of time...If visiting in summers try visiting early mornings or in evenings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Architecture was unbelievably beautiful and the audio guide was very informative. ASI has taken immense care to maintain greenery around the temples

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Ghaziabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

like all other temples in khajurao - this too have similar architecture and stone sculptures...amazing to see and worth every moment that you spend there

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gwalior
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

it is largest and highest temple of khajuraho situated in the south group (dakshin samooha)of temples.

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Pune, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

underrated temple but very very artistic . one has to see the temple very carefully to understand the sculptures. helps to take a guide

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

The temple is a magnificent example of the medieval architecture patronised during the Chandela dynasty.Take the 'AUDIO GUIDE', they are worth the money !!

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Gurgaon, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2012

Takes you back in time, and even make you think about the thought proces behind each of the carvings in the wall, the source and the religious belief behind them.

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Lyon, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Temple very well preserved and offers a multitude of details into smaller friezes. While observing the inner sanctum sculptures. Beautiful sculptures of battalions of soldiers and elephants to examine in detail.

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Kurukshetra, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This temple comes under the western group of Khajuraho temples. It is the oldest and well preserved temple, dedicated to God Vishnu. King Yashoburman built this temple. Main temple is built on a high platform surrounded by 4 subsidiary shrines which are intact. So it is the only Panchayatan temple which is fully intact. Entry of the temple is from... More

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New Delhi, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2012

One of the best Temples in Khajuraho, especially the Kama Sutra reliefs outside the temple. Personally I think it is one of the best places you have to see in India after Taj Mahal.

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