Khajuraho temples, Madya Pradesh : 22 temples of 950 AD by Chandelas are known for their graceful contours and erotic sculptures. Khajuraho has archaeological museum. (Rail head Jhansi/ Satna : 172/117 km), Dubela museum (64 km).

Western group temples : Kandariya Mahadeo, Chausat Yogini, Chitragupta, Viswanath, Raja Rani.

Eastern group temples : Parasvanath (largest in this group), Adinath.

Southern group temples : Duladeo temple having figures of sexual intercourse and women in different poses, Chaturbhuj temple. Dance festival (March).

Sanchi stupa, near Bhopal, Madya Pradesh : The great hemisphere is 120 ft in diameter, and covers the relics of Gautama Buddha. Sanchi is 47 km from Bhopal - 300 BC stupa, a world heritage centre, Great stupa is 16.4 m high and 36.5 m in diameter with 4 carved gateways, Buddhist pilgrim centre, archaeological musuem. Vidisha (10 km) - Heliodorous pillar, Udayagiri caves.

Madya Pradesh photos