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Lakshmana Temple

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#3 of 39 things to do in Khajuraho

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings

Western Temples, Khajuraho 471606, India

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sjindals

Udaipur, India

9815

Reviewed 1 week ago

Beautiful temple architecture

First of the temples built in Khajuraho, laxman temple houses deity of Lord Vishnu and exhibits excellent temple architecture. Four small temples on the corners of plinth and the grand structure in centre with intricate carvings and exhibits.

Date of experience: March 2019

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milindpk

Nagpur, India

412

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Main temple complex

Don't be confused. It is not a seperate site. It is part of main temple complex. Parhaps the largest one in the complex.

Date of experience: March 2018

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Vedupatel1

Sami, India

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent art and architecture

We have visited in morning. To see all this temple there was small ticket for entry. Art and architecture was amazing.

Date of experience: February 2019

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Jerry B

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

3810

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great detail and history

Really glad we had the opportunity to come here. The details of this structure were amazing. If you go make sure you get a good guide as just walking around is great but having the carving details pointed out adds so much to the experience....More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Alan H

Venice

2313

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing

.Highly recommend visiting these amazing creations. Hiring a guide is very helpful to understand the meaning of these structures.

Date of experience: January 2019

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ankitkapoor0610

Rawatbhata, India

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Main attraction

Located within the Western group of temples, Lakshmana Temple is one of the biggest of the group. Intricately carved, each temple has a lot of history attached to them.

Date of experience: February 2019

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chow69

Bhopal, India

686368

Reviewed January 30, 2019

ONE OF THE MUST SEE TEMPLES OF KHAJURAHO

Lakshmana temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built between 930-950 AD by King Yasovarman of the Chandela Dynasty. The primary idol is a sacred image of Vaikuntha-Vishnu supposedly brought from Tibet. Serious tourists are recommended to take an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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lalani_13

Burnaby, Canada

8635

Reviewed December 26, 2018

beautiful place!

we went there as part of our tour with our guide who explained us all the details of each monuments and also took photos.

Date of experience: November 2018

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KoleyA

10618

Reviewed December 19, 2018 via mobile

Excellent

Excellent temple in Khajuraho. It is within western group of temple complex and one of the famous one

Date of experience: October 2018

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PoojaNoida

New Delhi, India

6462

Reviewed October 30, 2018

Very intricate sculpture work

Beautiful temple which is the largest of the western group.This along with Kandariya Mahadeva are a delight to watch and understand.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Brando D

Can you walk between all the temples at kahjuraho? Also is it free or do you HAVE to take a tour

February 16, 2017|

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No. you can not walk between all the temples as they are far away. They charge nominal entrance fee. But it's recommended to take a guide who will explain all the details.