On the road to Khajuraho: monkeys, cows and fields. Some noteworthy images to describe include:
All that tension melts away after stepping in the compound enclosing the Khajuraho group of monuments. As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, they keep the grounds immaculate. Visitors include the splattering of foreign tourists, but mostly travelling nationals and locals are the ones enjoying these amazing temples. Locals are easily identified by the way they ask, “One Selfie Ma’am?” I sure hope all these fine folk use my likeness in appropriate ways, lol! The temple carvings are beyond description. I could honestly camp out there all day long and watch the shapes and colours of the temples shift as the sun crosses the sky. It’s incredible. Adding to the reverence and the respect of the temples themselves, visitors remove their shoes before entering. Two female workers helped me offer a flower to the deity and offer prayer. It was special to see the women so devout in their faith and excited to share it with me, the clueless visitor (I use visitor instead of tourist intentionally, as I really do reverence this special place on earth.) Let’s be honest though, no one wants to read more. Just take a look at the pictures and enjoy! This will one of my most memorable days while in India, I am certain.
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