Parvati Temple, Khajuraho

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Parvati Temple at Khajuraho
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho [1]
Deity Parvati [1]
Location
Location Khajuraho [1]
State Madhya Pradesh
Country India
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Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 24°51′11.4″N79°55′19″E / 24.853167°N 79.92194°E / 24.853167; 79.92194 Coordinates: 24°51′11.4″N79°55′19″E / 24.853167°N 79.92194°E / 24.853167; 79.92194
Architecture
Creator Chandela Rulers
Temple(s)1

Parvati Temple is a temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati, [1] consort of Shiva.

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This structure is one of the monuments among Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.[ citation needed ]

Location

The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho. Inside the temple complex, it is located south-west to Vishvanath Temple. [1]

Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Architecture

It has heavily restored small sanctum. [1] The porch is completely lost and of the sanctum only the plinth has survived. [1]

The arch above sanctum door depicts sculpture of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. [2] Also numerous erotic sculptures of couples can be seen on the front wall (on the side of sanctum door. [2]

The side and back walls do not have any sculptures. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Parvati Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 Image:Parvati Temple - Front View
  3. Image:Parvati Temple - Back View from Chitragupta Temple