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Lakshmana Temple

Western Temples, Khajuraho, India
Ranked #3 of 23 attractions in Khajuraho
5.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

If you are already on the Western end, do not miss the temples of Varaha and Laksamana both dedicated to Vishnu. The monkeys are all ver the roof of these temples. What a sight. More

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Lucknow, India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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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.... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

The Lakshmana Temple is a must see! It's definitely the best of the lot. More

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Montreal, Canada
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Fantastic carving , on of the best of the western group in Khajuraho More

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New Delhi, India
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The sculptures were amazing. Got lot of interesting information More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Very erotic. Incredible carving done over 1000 years ago. Landscaping around the temples is very nice. Audio tour available. More

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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COUDES France
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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Barcelona, Spain
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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Barcelona, Spain
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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