KHAJURAHO MADHYA PRADESH

Khajuraho is a town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, and is about 620 kilometres southeast of New Delhi, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Khajuraho has the largest group of mediaeval Hindu and Jain temples, famous for their exciting sculpture. The name Khajuraho, ancient Kharjurav257;haka , is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura (means date palm) one who carries . The Khajuraho Group of Monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the seven wonders of India. An amalgamation of science and art of architecture, Khajuraho is also known as The Land of the Moon God.Work camps in Khajuraho will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage and the sites of historical importance and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on. The work will require a lot of creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through dramas, plays, puppet shows and other creative arts.The work camp also will involve teaching children in formal and non-formal schools about basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene, and Environmental protection through creative learning methods like art, music, games etc. There will also be house visits and meetings with local people as part of inter-cultural learning and to give awareness on health, education and hygiene. Volunteers can take the school children to places in the town like picnics and exposure visits. In addition, volunteers also will get a chance to take part in simple renovation work at local schools/orphanages and engage in activities like painting, making Kitchen garden, tree plantation, promoting rainwater harvesting etc. As part of the cultural exchange, volunteers will witness and participate in the cultural programs with local community.