Travel to Tourism khajuraho - Tourism khajuraho Travel Guide, Tourism khajuraho Tour Packages, Tourism khajuraho Delhi Tour, Tourism khajuraho Hotel » Chitragupta Temple http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:11:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Chitragupta Temple Khajuraho http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/chitragupta-temple-khajuraho/ http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/chitragupta-temple-khajuraho/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:52:08 +0000 admin http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/?p=307 Chitragaupta Temple, one of the venues for the Khajuraho Dance Festival is dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev).The east facing temple features an imposes five feet tall deity in the inner sanctum which is shown driving a horse-drawn chariot.

]]> http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/chitragupta-temple-khajuraho/feed/ 0 Chitragupta Temple- Ancient Temple of India http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2009/12/chitragupta-temple-ancient-temple-of-india/ http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2009/12/chitragupta-temple-ancient-temple-of-india/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:32:50 +0000 admin http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/?p=265 Khajuraho is one of the most famous tourist destinations of India.Khajuraho also known as the city of moon god is world famous erotic sculptures carved out of stones on the walls of temple complexes. It has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples famous for their erotic sculpture. The Khajuraho, ancient “Kharjuravahaka”is derived from the Sanskrit word. It is located at Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed As a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temples of Khajuraho are considered the “high point” of Indian architectural genius in the medieval period.Chitragupta temple is the oldest temple of Khajuraho which is a
Representation of sanctity and religious benediction.
Chitragupta temple is one of the most famous Temples of Khajuraho.It is built in 11th century dedicated to the sun god. Sculptures of The stone carriers, hunting scenes and elephant flights can be found on the temple walls. The temple enshrines an impressive 5 ft high image of Lord Surya in a standing posture driving a chariot of seven horses.

The image of Surya is very impressive and this temple shows signs of a lot of Restorative work.Chitragupta temple demonstrates an evolution when compared With the Lakshmana and Vishvanatha monuments. The other group scenes depict Royal processions, group dances of sheer luxury, typical of the Chanedela court life.
Summary-Chitragupta is one of the oldest temples of India. It is a representation
Of Indian architecture in the medieval period.

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