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.
Amazing work of art of ancient time!
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Great captures of the temple.
ReplyDeleteWooooow! Absolutely fantastic! I'm amazed by the architectural detail! Truly impressive! Thanks very much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteyour place is very rich in architecture and history.
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ReplyDeleteVishwanatha Temple is so beautiful! The sculptures in the second image are absolutely amazing. Nice pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I like the way the lighting in the first and last one makes it look golden.
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
ReplyDeleteAnd 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.
ReplyDeleteFantastic views of the temple, like that way they were able to add the top tier like a wedding cake. Have a great weeekend.
ReplyDeleteRajesh -- it is beautiful to see how your temples fill the sky.
ReplyDeleteKay
Alberta, Canada
Le tue foto, ogni volta mi fnno restare senza parole !
ReplyDeleteMeravigliosi questi templi !
Absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd another gorgeous temple! Superb capture as always! And as always, I love the information about each that you include! Wonderful post, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Sylvia
Wow, impressive temples. Love all your photos, Rajesh. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic ph0t0s and great st0ry.
ReplyDeleteAmazing.
ReplyDeleteWow. More temples!
ReplyDeletegreat shots of the temple and love the intricate carvings.
ReplyDeleteUtterly stunning.
ReplyDeletefantastic captures!!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe that this gorgeous structure is over a thousand years old. The carvings are exquisite.
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ReplyDeleteI cant tell which temple is better than the other..wonderful pics
ReplyDeleteAmazing sculptural works, beautifully shown. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful 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!
ReplyDeleteWhat an architecutal master piece !! just beautiful !
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous structure.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! The second shot is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks as always for the grand tour Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the temple!! So great deatils.
ReplyDeleteWish you a nice weekend:-)
The temple photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteLoved the lord Ganesh carving too!!
A magnificent temple!
ReplyDeleteThe second photo, are the statues life size?
ReplyDeleteHi 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...
ReplyDeleteWow! 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!
ReplyDeleteReally struck by the pillars holding up such a huge edifice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful monument, thank you for sharing these pics - hope I can go there one day.
ReplyDeleteIf I could spend time in India and see these beautiful sights, I'd draw draw draw... and draw some more!
ReplyDeleteLove your photos. Hope you are having a nice weekend, Ev
I love the last shot! Such a magnificent architecture :D
ReplyDeleteawe... The temple looks majestic in the sun’s glisten! And it’s really interesting in details and sculpture.
ReplyDeleteYour posts are causing an interest in me on heritages and to admire the beauty.
the sculpture of the outer wall is spectacular...WOW...:)
ReplyDeletePerfect for Mellow Yellow Monday, too, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteKay
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.
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Liz @ MLC
it's amazing that there are 3000 sculptures!
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Thanks to all appreciating the wonderful architecture of the temple.
ReplyDeleteKbguy: Thanks, Hyderabad is also a nice place with lot of interesting sites to see.
Very impressive monuments full of history!
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ReplyDeleteLily Joshi
Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteDr. Lily: Thanks. I have updated the address.
lovely sculptures.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics, nice presentation.
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ReplyDeleteThey are definitely on my list of must visit places.
Read a lot about them in history classes before too.