Adivat Tribal & Folk Museum

Khajuraho


Impressive, and creative little museum that showcases central India's rich tribal arts and culture through life-size village houses, as well as displays of masks and crafts. Labelling is minimal, but it's all well laid out and makes a nice change from the temples and monuments.


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2. Archaeological Museum New Building

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3. Vishvanath Temple

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4. Parvati Temple

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5. Pratapeswar Temple

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6. Chitragupta Temple

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7. Western Group

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