Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Overview
The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.
About Khajuraho Group of Monuments
The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Digambara Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 46 km (28.6mi) from Chhatarpur city, the district headquarter, 283 km (177mi) from Gwalior, 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar. The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and a few erotic sculptures.
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Components(15 locations)
- •Kakra Marh. Eastern group240-009
- •Ghanti Temple. Eastern group240-007
- •Vamana Temple. Eastern group240-010
- •Brahma Temple. Eastern Group.240-005
- •Javari Temple. Eastern group.240-008
- •Adinath Temple. Eastern Group240-011
- •Duladeo Temple. Southern group240-014
- •Santinatha Temple. Eastern group240-013
- •Chaturbuj Temple. Southern group240-015
- •Parsvanatha Temple. Eastern group240-012
- •Protected Temple Area. Western Group.240-001
- •Chausath Jogini Temple. Western Group240-002
- •Chopra or square tank. Western group.240-003
- •Laguan Mahadeva Temple. Western Group.240-004
- •Colossal statue of Shri Hanuman. Eastern Group.240-006
Details
- Countries
- India
- ISO Codes
- IN
- Coordinates
- 24.8522, 79.9222
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