Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
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Vamana Temple | |
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वामन मंदिर | |
![]() Vamana temple at Khajuraho | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
Deity | Vamana, avatar of Vishnu[1] |
Location | |
Location | Khajuraho[1] |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Chandella Rulers |
Completed | Assignable to circa 1050-75.[1] |
Temple(s) | 1 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]It has a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] maha-mandapa[1] with lateral transepts[1] and an entrance-porch.[1]
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[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- 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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