Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
Building in India
24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944
Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.[1] The temple was built between 1050 and 1075.[1] It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed because of its exceptional architecture, art, and testimony to the Chandela dynasty.[2]
Location
The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho.[1] It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple.[1]
Architecture
It has a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] maha-mandapa[1] with lateral transepts[1] and an entrance-porch.[1]
Gallery
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- Vamana Idol in Sanctum
- Varaha sculpture on outer wall
- Nandi Sculpture on outer wall
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Vamana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
External links
- M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
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