Hotel Usha Bundela
[ Usha Shriram Group ]
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Hotel Usha Bundela, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Location : Centrally-located in the heart of the city, 5 minutes from the Railway Station. Usha Bundela, a sprawling complex on 4 acres of land, set in the heart of the Temple town of Khajuraho - A World Heritage Site.

Distances from Khajuraho by Road :

Allahabad : 285 kms
Bandhavgarh : 237 kms
Jhansi : 172 kms
Gwalior : 276kms
Agra : 395 kms
Varanasi : 415 kms
Orchha : 175 kms

Hotel Usha Bundela, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Accommodation : 66 plush, modern Rooms & Suites with spacious lawns and all modern facilities.

Conference Facilities : Durbar - 2400 sq.ft Conference/Banquet Hall. The Hall can accommodate the number of people in different styles. Conference Hall - Ground Floor U-shape - 110, Class-room style - 110, Theatre - 200. Restaurant- First Floor U-shape - 75, Class-room style - 75, Theatre - 150.

Facilities : 5-star facilities, Room Service, Multi-cuisine restaurants, Coffee Shop & bar, Valet & Laundry Services, Swimming Pool, Health Club, Indoor Games, Dining, Elegant multi-cuisine Restaurant - 2, Bar, Banquets / Conferences/ Function Hall, Poolside garden for open air functions, Conference Hall 2400 sq. ft.

_____ About Khajuraho ___________________________________________

In the temple architecture of India, the Khajuraho complex remains unique. One thousand years ago, under the generous and artistic patronage of the Chandela Rajput kings of Central India, 85 temples, magnificent in form and richly carved, came up on one site, near the village of Khajuraho. The amazingly short span of 100 years, from 950 AD - 1050 AD, saw the completion of all the temples, in an inspired burst of creativity. Today, of the original 85, only 22 have survived the ravages of time; these remain as a collective paean to life, to joy and to creativity; to the ultimate fusion of man with his creator.

Why did the Chandelas choose Khajuraho or Khajirvahila - garden of dates, as it was known then - as the site for their stupendous creations? Even in those days it was no more than a small village. It is possible given the eclectic patronage of the Chandelas and the wide variety of beliefs represented in the temples, that they had the concept of forming a seat of religion and learning at Khajuraho. It is possible that the Chandelas were also believers in the powers of Tantrism; the cult which believes that the gratification of earthly desires is a step closer to the attainment of the infinite. It is certain however, that the temples represent the expression of a highly matured civilization.

Yet another theory is that the erotica of Khajuraho, and indeed of other temples, had a specific purpose. In those days when boys lived in hermitages, following the Hindu law of being "brahmacharis" until they attained manhood, the only way they could prepare themselves for the worldly role of 'householder' was through the study of these sculptures and the earthly passions they depicted.

The creators of Khajuraho claimed descent from the moon. The legend that describes the origin of this great dynasty is a fascinating one: Hemavati, the beautiful young daughter of a Brahmin priest was seduced by the moon god while bathing in the Rati one evening. The child born of this union between a mortal and a god was a son, Chandravarman. Harassed by society, the unwed mother sought refuge in the dense forest of Central India where she was both mother and guru to her young son. The boy grew up to found the great Chandela dynasty. When he was established as a ruler, he had a dream-visitation from his mother, who implored him to build temples that would reveal human passions, and in doing so bring about a realization of the emptiness of human desire. Chandravarman began the construction of the first of the temples, successive rulers added to the fast growing complex.

Sound and Light Show

This fascinating Son-et-Lumière spectacle evokes the life and times of the great Chandela Kings and traces the story of the unique temples from the 10th Century to the present day.
Mounted in the complex of the Western Group of temples, the 50-minute show runs in Hindi and in English every evening. Amitabh Bachchan, the Indian super star, narrates the story of Khajuraho in his mesmerising voice.

Timings of Sound & Light Show at Western group of temples

English: 06:30 pm to 07:25 pm.
Hindi: 07:40 pm to 08:35 pm.

Entrance Fee
Indian Adult: Rs. 50/- Overseas Adult: Rs. 250/-
Indian Child: Rs. 25/- Overseas Child: Rs. 100/-

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