Lakshmana Temple
Lakshmana Temple
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R1chardN
Surbiton, UK627 contributions
Feb 2020
This is another temple in this western group of Khajuraho temples. You must have a guide to make the most of this UNESCO site.
The outstanding and intricate sculptures depict everyday life. This is one of two temples where one section where the sculptures are erotic and it is said these were the inspiration for the Karma Sutra.
The temple is set in a pleasant parkland setting and near other temples.
If you are in Khajuraho you have probably come to see the temples. I recommend them.
The outstanding and intricate sculptures depict everyday life. This is one of two temples where one section where the sculptures are erotic and it is said these were the inspiration for the Karma Sutra.
The temple is set in a pleasant parkland setting and near other temples.
If you are in Khajuraho you have probably come to see the temples. I recommend them.
Written 11 April 2020
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Sleepy Treakker
New Delhi, India174 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho. The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu Rajput temple built by Yashovarman located in Khajuraho, India. Dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu. A great experience.
Written 21 January 2020
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,142 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The Lakshmana Temple is the first structure you see when walking into the Western Side Temple site. Although it is more than 1,000 years old, it is in good condition and exhibits some of the best sculptures, including some very erotic ones. Each of the temples deserves plenty of time, especially if you're a keen photographer. It pays to go with a good guide and we were lucky to get our explanations from Anand Tiwari - highly recommended !
Written 23 March 2023
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AmulAwasthy
Pune, India4,118 contributions
Dec 2021
Excellent Temple in the Western group of temples. Outer wall of temple is beautifully decorated and one can see the perfection here.
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the best in Western group of temples
Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the best in Western group of temples
Written 18 April 2022
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Ugurd
Stockholm, Sweden7,867 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
If you like erotic pictures this is the temple for you. There are lots of figures all around the temple performing various acts with sexual content. Other scenes show people in all sorts of everyday acitivities. You can enter the interior via rather steep stairs and walk around the main altar within. This is one of best temples in the area.
Written 31 July 2012
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Alpana-traveltern
Lucknow, India121 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
This is the second largest temple in the western group of Khajuraho temples. It has a series of superb carvings on it's walls, each more beautiful than the other. A sense of timelessness envelops you as look at smiling maidens and naughty lovers caught in stone a 1000 years ago. The detailing of their garments, pose and expressions is breathtaking. A place to soak in history and mythology.
Written 25 January 2012
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Springfield, VA1,076 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
All of the temples in this area must be visited, if you are anywhere close by. I recommend spending at least one full day here. The shops in town will definitely bargain, and all is within easy walking distance.
Written 23 February 2015
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Dr Sarman Singh
New Delhi, India244 contributions
Mar 2021
Excellent work of sculpturists more than 1000 years back (950-1000 AD). Constructed by King Lakshman Barman. Interestingly these temples show sex freedom in those days enjoyed by royal couples in the presence of other girls. Polygamy and Bestiality acts are also shown by the craftsmen. Probably, Kapsutra was well practised in India, before the western world adopted it. However, I am still not convinced (even though my guide gave a couple of theories), that why such acts were depicted in the temples, which are places of worship. These monuments are now UNESCO conserved. These temples and horticulture around are well maintained. Worth seeing.
Written 27 March 2021
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Ranjan_K_Singh
Ghaziabad, India169 contributions
Mar 2020
The Lakshamana Temple at Khajuraho is yet another exemplary monument. As the Khandariya Mahadeva Temple, this too has some depictions of sex poses. The two have often been related to the Kamasutra, the ancient Sanskrit Sex Guide. But I didn't find that the the postures here are modeled as per the Kamasutra. The guides will tell you that these were chiseled so that people don't become monks. However, the object could have been better achieved by keeping the depictions sensuous rather than erotic. There are indeed more sculptures with sensuality than those with eroticism. So, I fail to understand the existence of erotic designs on the temple walls. But, then most of the visitors are here because of this.
Written 13 March 2020
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Barb C
Albuquerque, NM8 contributions
Feb 2020
you can look at the pictures of these temples online and in a book, but you truly cannot appreciate until you are there. Amazing artist carvings. so grateful to have taken this trip.
Written 11 March 2020
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Can you walk between all the temples at kahjuraho? Also is it free or do you HAVE to take a tour
Written 16 February 2017
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.
Written 29 August 2017
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