Western Group of Temples Khajuraho some of the most splendid and architecturally marvelous specimen of architecture temples of India.
Laxman Temple
One of the most magnificent temples of Khajuraho, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the earliest temples of Khajuraho. It is also called as Ramchandra or Chaturbhuja temple. Measuring 29.9m (98 ft.) by 13.8 m (45 ft. 3 in.).It has four subordinate shrines at four corners
Chitragupta Temple
This temple is dedicated to Surya – the sun God. The image of sun 1.5 m (5 ft.) high wearing high boots and driving a chariot of seven horses, is enshrined in the sanctum.
Jagdambi Temple
The Jagdambi Khajuraho Temple stands on the same platform as the Kandariya Mahadev Temple , this temple, originally dedicated to Lord Vishnu as indicated by a Vishnu image over the sanctum doorway, now enshrines an image of Parvati, hence the name Jagadambi. This image of Parvati is painted black therefore it is famous as Jagdambi or Kali.
Kandariya Mahadev Temple
The Kandariya Mahadev temple, the most magnificent and the biggest temple of the Khajuraho. It was built in around 1025 1050 AD, this sandstone structure (like all the other temples built entirely without the use of cement and mortar) stands almost 30m above ground level and is as long as it is tall. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Vishwanath Temple
It has a large stone image of Nandi (Lord Shiva’ vehicle, a bull). He sits there with a sphinx-like expression.
The Vishwanath Temple has some exquisite sculptural details and within the shrine is an exquisite marble Shivalinga
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