Parvati Temple, Khajuraho

Parvati Temple is a temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati,[1] consort of Shiva.

Parvati Temple
Parvati Temple at Khajuraho
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityParvati[1]
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates24°51′11.4″N 79°55′19″E
Architecture
CreatorChandela Rulers
Temple(s)1

This structure is one of the monuments among Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.

Location

The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho. Inside the temple complex, it is located south-west to Vishvanath Temple.[1]

Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Architecture

It has heavily restored small sanctum.[1] The porch is completely lost and of the sanctum only the plinth has survived.[1]

The arch above sanctum door depicts sculpture of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.[2] Also numerous erotic sculptures of couples can be seen on the front wall (on the side of sanctum door.[2]

The side and back walls do not have any sculptures.[3]

  • Parvati Temple (as visible from Chitragutpa Temple), Khajuraho India
  • Parvati Temple, Khajuraho India
  • Parvati Temple, Khajuraho India

References
  1. "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Parvati Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. Image:Parvati Temple - Front View
  3. Image:Parvati Temple - Back View from Chitragupta Temple
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