Vamana Temple, Khajuraho

Building in India

24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944ArchitectureCreatorChandella RulersCompletedAssignable 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

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

  • Vamana Idol in Sanctum
    Vamana Idol in Sanctum
  • Varaha sculpture on outer wall
    Varaha sculpture on outer wall
  • Nandi Sculpture on outer wall
    Nandi Sculpture on outer wall

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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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