The Parsvanth Temple built in 950 - 1150 A.D belongs to the Eastern Group of Khajuraho Temples (State: Madhya Pradesh). This is one of the three Jain temples built by rulers of Chandel Dynasty inside the walled enclosure.
Measuring 20m x 11m, it is the largest among the Jain temples in Khajuraho. It is also one of the magnificently carved Jain temples in India. The walls of the temple have three bands of graceful sculptures depicting Hindu Gods.
The sculptures on the walls of this temple have been carved with great precision. More figures can be found on the outer face of the sanctum, depicting 'apsaras' (heavenly nymphs) in a variety of poses.
In the sanctum there is idol of Parshvanatha, a Jain Tirthankara.
Measuring 20m x 11m, it is the largest among the Jain temples in Khajuraho. It is also one of the magnificently carved Jain temples in India. The walls of the temple have three bands of graceful sculptures depicting Hindu Gods.The sculptures on the walls of this temple have been carved with great precision. More figures can be found on the outer face of the sanctum, depicting 'apsaras' (heavenly nymphs) in a variety of poses.In the sanctum there is idol of Parshvanatha, a Jain Tirthankara.
Magnificent!!!
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I think you could spend forever just looking at the carvings - so many to see and admire.
ReplyDeleteI'm always fascinated by the photos of the magnificent temples in your country, Rajesh! And your photos are superb! Thanks for another wonderful look at your world! Have a great week!
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what a lovely temple. the details are exquisite.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful temple. The walls are amazing and the last shot was my favorite for some reason.
ReplyDeleteThis temple is magnificent. Having recently visited ancient buildings in Europe, it is clear to see that marvelous ornate structures also existed in India. Canada is so young in comparison.
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Another magnificent temple! Is it still in use?
ReplyDeletethe details are amazing. this is a labor intensive project.
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ReplyDeleteThis structure is awesome and breath taking. I would like to see this someday.
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The carvings on this temple are absolutely beautiful. They are so detailed and crisp.
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what an imposingly impressive structure! I hope i can see some of those structures someday.
ReplyDeleteWow...the temple is amazing and the details are exquisite.
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ReplyDeleteSo stunning and such detailed carvings... I get a feeling almost as if it is built out of sand...
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Rajesh, the sculptures are just amazing. It is a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteI found this temple particularly impressive and recall sitting there gazing and admiring for a long time. Thank you for the good memories through this post.
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ReplyDeleteThere are so wonderful details on the walls, magnificent temple and your pictures are beautiful!Thanks for sharing your world!
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Intricate archictecture! Very pleasing to the eye. Have a wonderful week. :D
ReplyDeletewow! what a stunning piece of architecture.. such detail. incredible.
ReplyDeleteIt really is another world. Astonishing detail.
ReplyDeleteAlways fascinated by the photos of the magnificent temples in your country, Rajesh!
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I know I say this each week, but the architecture is just amazing. How they were able to do that intricate work so long ago is fascinating.
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rajesh,
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The detail work of the carvings is unbelievable. The hours it must have taken to carve out just a small section must have been endless!
ReplyDeleteThe intricacy of the sculptured walls is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow fantastic another beautiful temple with such well crafted designs on its exterior.
ReplyDeleteAmazing and beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeletei really amaze when i saw temples and when looking more into details, great talents and arts reveal with this kind of building.
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Exquisite detail!
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing another wonderful piece of your country and culture with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the many things that make me want to visit India soon.
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Awesome!! SO beautiful!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe detail in these temples are amazing how come such a civilization like this which has started so early far before the civilisation in Europe has fallen in the subsequent years.Strange way history works ,it is really bewildering to me.. Something must have gone tremendously wrong in the subsequent years.
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Hi Rajesh! It's incredible your collection of temples! You should make a cd with all that stuff: I give you the name for it: «Rajesh's Temples»...
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Meow! What a beautiful temple! I just can't imagine how this could be built! All those carvings! It must have taken a long time and alot of skill.
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Marvelous artwork. Great pictures.
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ReplyDeleteThe workmanship and detail of this structure are amazing! I'd love to see it for real.
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Impressive building. Great shots, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for appreciating this magnificent temple.
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ReplyDeletebeautiful walls ..nice pics
ReplyDeleteGetting glimpse of long shot seems so good that next i feel to see it from near.
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