After visiting the other group of temples in the morning session, we visited the Western Group of Khajuraho Temples (State: Madhya Pradesh) after lunch. Most of the temples of this group are enclosed by a compound wall known as Western Group Khajurho temple complex.
One such temple is Vishwanatha Temple built in 1000 A.D located towards the northeastern corner of the complex. This magnificent temple is built by the rulers of Chandel Dynasty, is one of the largest temple in Khajuraho.
The external wall of temple has more than 3000 exquisite sculptures. The band of sculptures on the walls represent musicians, dancers and deities. Inside the garbha graha there is marble Shiv linga.
There are images of deities set into the outside walls. On one of the walls there is a four-armed dancing Lord Ganesh, holding an axe and broken tusk in his proper right hands, and with his proper left hands holding a laddu (sweet) and extended in a boon-granting gesture.
The above image is rear view of the temple.
One such temple is Vishwanatha Temple built in 1000 A.D located towards the northeastern corner of the complex. This magnificent temple is built by the rulers of Chandel Dynasty, is one of the largest temple in Khajuraho.
The external wall of temple has more than 3000 exquisite sculptures. The band of sculptures on the walls represent musicians, dancers and deities. Inside the garbha graha there is marble Shiv linga.
There are images of deities set into the outside walls. On one of the walls there is a four-armed dancing Lord Ganesh, holding an axe and broken tusk in his proper right hands, and with his proper left hands holding a laddu (sweet) and extended in a boon-granting gesture.
The above image is rear view of the temple.
55 comments:
Amazing work of art of ancient time!
Hmm, for some reason the pictures are not showing up for me, I will try to come back later.;)
xo
Great captures of the temple.
Wooooow! Absolutely fantastic! I'm amazed by the architectural detail! Truly impressive! Thanks very much for sharing!
your place is very rich in architecture and history.
magnificent~
Vishwanatha Temple is so beautiful! The sculptures in the second image are absolutely amazing. Nice pictures!
Very beautiful. I like the way the lighting in the first and last one makes it look golden.
It is so amazing to me that all this was going on over a thousand years ago! Thank you for sharing your land and your knowledge.
And Happy Skywatching!
I can't begin to imagine what it took to build that, you've given us a spectacular view with that bright sky for a backdrop.
Fantastic views of the temple, like that way they were able to add the top tier like a wedding cake. Have a great weeekend.
Rajesh -- it is beautiful to see how your temples fill the sky.
Kay
Alberta, Canada
Le tue foto, ogni volta mi fnno restare senza parole !
Meravigliosi questi templi !
Absolutely amazing!
And another gorgeous temple! Superb capture as always! And as always, I love the information about each that you include! Wonderful post, Rajesh!
Have a great weekend!
Sylvia
Wow, impressive temples. Love all your photos, Rajesh. Thank you for sharing.
Fantastic ph0t0s and great st0ry.
Amazing.
Wow. More temples!
great shots of the temple and love the intricate carvings.
Utterly stunning.
fantastic captures!!
It's hard to believe that this gorgeous structure is over a thousand years old. The carvings are exquisite.
AirAsia travels from myplaces to afew places in India. Is Hyderabab a nice tourist place ? Iam thinking of visiting there as the flight is on offer now..
I cant tell which temple is better than the other..wonderful pics
Amazing sculptural works, beautifully shown. Thanks.
Beautiful images, so glad I can see them now;) The carved details are amazing.;))
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Beautiful views! In the first image, it is amazing to see the sky through that open area between the layers. Very impressive structure!
What an architecutal master piece !! just beautiful !
Another gorgeous structure.
Wonderful! The second shot is amazing.
Thanks as always for the grand tour Rajesh!
Wonderful photos of the temple!! So great deatils.
Wish you a nice weekend:-)
The temple photos are amazing!
Loved the lord Ganesh carving too!!
A magnificent temple!
The second photo, are the statues life size?
Hi Rajesh! I’m back!! One week off, one week to deal with the mess created by the absence, a birthday almost no one noticed and a weekend to rest a little bit...
Wow! Another fabulous temple! What a collection you have!!
Meanwhile Blogtrotter Two is enjoying a fabulous hotel: the Cala di Volpe in Costa Smeralda!! Enjoy, comment and have a great weekend!
So incredilbe beautiful the old temple is!
Really struck by the pillars holding up such a huge edifice.
What a beautiful monument, thank you for sharing these pics - hope I can go there one day.
If I could spend time in India and see these beautiful sights, I'd draw draw draw... and draw some more!
Love your photos. Hope you are having a nice weekend, Ev
I love the last shot! Such a magnificent architecture :D
awe... The temple looks majestic in the sun’s glisten! And it’s really interesting in details and sculpture.
Your posts are causing an interest in me on heritages and to admire the beauty.
the sculpture of the outer wall is spectacular...WOW...:)
Perfect for Mellow Yellow Monday, too, Rajesh.
Kay
Alberta, Canada
Happy Ganesha Chaturthi to you and your family. Hope Lord Ganesha brings happiness and peace in your life.
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Amazing! Everything was done in great details.
Happy MYM.
Liz @ MLC
it's amazing that there are 3000 sculptures!
beautiful
Thanks to all appreciating the wonderful architecture of the temple.
Kbguy: Thanks, Hyderabad is also a nice place with lot of interesting sites to see.
Very impressive monuments full of history!
Amazing images! Very impressive.Your email address is not working. Please update.
Lily Joshi
Thanks for the appreciation.
Dr. Lily: Thanks. I have updated the address.
lovely sculptures.
beautiful pics, nice presentation.
"Western Group of Khajuraho Temples "
They are definitely on my list of must visit places.
Read a lot about them in history classes before too.
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