Parvati Temple, Khajuraho Explained

Parvati Temple
Map Type:India Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates:24.8532°N 79.9219°W
Country:India
State:Madhya Pradesh
District:Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
Location:Khajuraho
Deity:Parvati
Temple Quantity:1
Creator:Chandela Rulers

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Parvati Temple. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). 21 March 2012.
  2. [:File:Khajuraho India, Parvati Temple 03.JPG|Image:Parvati Temple - Front View]
  3. [:File:Khajuraho India, Parvati Temple 01.JPG|Image:Parvati Temple - Back View from Chitragupta Temple]