Posts Tagged ‘Khajuraho’

Lakshmana Temple in Khajuraho

This temple is dedicated to the divine trinity of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva along with Goddess Lakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu.
Dating from 930-950 AD it is one of earliest Khajuraho stone temples going in Khajuraho. Considering its age, the Lakshmana Temple is remarkably well-preserved; in fact it is one of the best [...]

Chaunsath Yogini Temple in Khajuraho

Built in the 900 AD this is the oldest surviving temple in the group made solely of granite and dedicated to Goddess Kali.
To the southwest of the Western Group (along a not very congenial pathway) is the Chaunsath Yogini shrine dedicated to the 64 yoginis or manifestations of the Mother Goddess.

Parsvanatha Temple

Parsvanatha Temple is the largest Jain Temple among the Eastern group of temples. The temple features intricate stone carvings, and sculptures enshrining a throne facing a bull emblem that represents the first Tirthankara (priest), Adinatha.