Western
group
of
temples:
Sculptures
on
these
temples
are
the
biggest
of
all
tourist
attractions
in
Khajuraho.
The
temples
of
this
group
cluster
near
the
left
of
the
entrance.
The
Kandariya
Mahadeo
temples
are
the
largest
and
architecturally
most
perfect.
Here
lie
the
ruins
of
Chausath
Yogini
Temple,
which
is
believed
to
the
oldest
in
Khajuraho.
Matangeshwar
Temple
features
a
huge
Yoni
pierced
by
a
2.5mtrs
Lingam.
This
is
the
only
temple,
which
is
still
worshipped.
Eastern
group
of
temples:
These
temples
stand
on
the
bank
of
the
river
Khajur.
Javari
Temple,
Vamana
Temple,
Brahma
and
Hanuman
Temple
are
the
notable
ones.
Jain
group
of
temples:
The
Jain
groups
of
temples
are
also
referred
as
Southern
group
of
temples
as
they
lie
on
the
southeast
side
of
the
old
village.
Parsvanath
Temple
is
the
most
reputed
of
all
of
them.
Panna
National
Park:
Only
25kms
away
from
Khajuraho,
the
national
park
sprawls
over
an
area
of
543
sq.
km.
along
the
eastern
bank
of
the
Ken
River.
Gurgling
brooks
and
chirpy
waterfalls
make
a
perfect
setting
for
the
exotic
wild
lives
including
tigers.
Rane
Falls:
Some
20kms
away
from
Khajuraho,
the
Ken
River
plunges
down
to
a
5
km
long,
30mtrs
deep
canyon,
giving
birth
to
the
spectacular
Rane
Falls.
The
crystalline
granites
on
the
backdrop
present
a
mesmerizing
pallet
of
color
from
pink
to
gray.
