Travel to Tourism khajuraho - Tourism khajuraho Travel Guide, Tourism khajuraho Tour Packages, Tourism khajuraho Delhi Tour, Tourism khajuraho Hotel » Kandariya Mahadeo 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 Kandariya Mahadeo http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/kandariya-mahadeo/ http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/kandariya-mahadeo/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:59:28 +0000 admin http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/?p=313 The 31m high temple is the largest and most typical Khajuraho temple with exquisiteKandariyaMahadeo carvings and intricate and detailed craftsmanship in stone depicting divine deities, celestial maidens, eternal lovers, gods and goddesses. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and enshrines the ‘linga’.

]]> http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2010/02/kandariya-mahadeo/feed/ 0 Kandariya Mahadev-One of the largest temple of Western Group of Khajuraho http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2009/12/kandariya-mahadev-one-of-the-largest-temple-of-western-group-of-khajuraho/ http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/2009/12/kandariya-mahadev-one-of-the-largest-temple-of-western-group-of-khajuraho/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:15:44 +0000 admin http://www.tourismkhajuraho.org/?p=260 Situated in the heart of India’s central state of Madhya Pradesh one of the most famous tourist destinations of India is Khajuraho.The Khajuraho is also known as the city of moon god. The Khajuraho is derived from the Sanskrit word, Kharjuravahaka.The temples of the Khajuraho are considered the “high point” of Indian architectural genius in the medieval period. The Khajuraho group of monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kandariya Mahadev is the biggest and most decorated Hindu temple of the group which is found at Khajuraho. It is preserved from the medieval period in India.

Kandariya Mahadev was constructed by Vidyadhara in 1000 B.C.The first of temples on the general platform at the back of the western enclosure is not only the biggest, it is also creatively and architecturally the most great. There are 646 figures on the exterior of this temple and 226 figures on its interior. The main spire has a height of 31meters.It is said to depict mount meru which is the holy mountain of Lord Shiva. The main spire is surrounded by 84 miniatures. Inside the temple one can find the symbol of lord Shiva. which is made of marble.

Kandariya Mahadev is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is also a part of UNESCO world heritage site at Khajuraho.This temple takes its name from Kandara Or cave and Mahadeva, another name for Shiva. It has a linear series of access steps facing the east west directions. Kandariya Mahadev has been praised as the pinnacle Of the tradition of medieval Hindu north Indian temple building.
Summary-Kandariya Mahadev is one of the oldest temples of Khajuraho.It is known as the temple of lord Shiva. Kandariya Mahadev has been praised as the pinnacle Of the tradition of medieval Hindu north Indian temple building.

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