The granite Brahma Temple, with its sandstone sikhara (temple spire) overlooking Narora Sagar, is one of the oldest in Khajuraho, dating from about AD 900. Inside is an unusual Shiva lingam with four faces (which led to the temple being incorrectly named after the four-faced Brahma) – but the image of Vishnu above the sanctum doorway reveals its original dedication to Vishnu.
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The large Lakshmana Temple took 20 years to build and was completed in about AD 954 during the reign of Dhanga, according to an inscription in its mandapa…
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The 30.5m-long Kandariya-Mahadev, built between 1025 and 1050, is the largest Western Group temple and represents the high point of Chandela architecture…
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Khajuraho’s most striking and best-preserved temples are those within the fenced-off section of the Western Group. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)…
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Believed to have been built in 1002, the Vishvanath Temple anticipates the plan and style of the Kandariya-Mahadev Temple. Dedicated to Shiva, it's a…
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Tigers are making a comeback after being reintroduced in 2009 to Panna Tiger Reserve from other Madhya Pradesh reserves; there are now thought to be more…
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While not competing in size or erotica with the Western Group temples, this largest of the Jain temples in the walled enclosure is notable for the…
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The Chitragupta Temple (1000–25) is unique in Khajuraho – and rare among North Indian temples – in being dedicated to the sun god Surya. While its…
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Devi Jagadamba was originally dedicated to Vishnu, but later to Parvati and then Kali. The carvings include sardulas accompanied by Vishnu, surasundaris …
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If you're ready to deal with requests from local children for pens, money or your bicycle, then a stroll or ride around the streets of the old village can…
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Resembling the Chaturbhuja Temple in the Southern Group, the Javari Temple (1075–1100) stands just north of the old village. It’s dedicated to Vishnu and…
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The Vamana Temple (1050–75), 300m north of the old village, is dedicated to the dwarf incarnation of Vishnu. It has quirky touches such as elephants…
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Located between the old village and the Jain Enclosure, the small Jain Ghantai Temple is named after the ghanta (chain and bell) decorations on its…
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The small, white Hanuman Temple contains a 2.5m-tall orangepainted statue of the Hindu monkey god. It's most interesting for the pedestal inscription from…
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The late-11th-century Adinath has been partially restored over the centuries. With fine carvings on its three bands of sculptures, it’s similar to…
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While not competing in size or erotica with the Western Group temples, this largest of the Jain temples in the walled enclosure is notable for the…
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Shantinath, a mixture of old and modern construction, is the main place of worship in the Jain group. It has a collection of components from older temples…