The Devi Jagadambi Temple is one of the oldest temple in Khajuraho (State: Madhya Pradesh). Belonging to Western Group of Temples it is smaller when compared to Lakshmana Temple, Vishwanath Temple and Kandaria Mahadeva Temple. It is built by the kings of dynasty in the middle of 11th century.
Carved beautifully it is on the same platform as Kandaria Mahadeva Temple. Smaller in size, it is much more delicately proportioned temple.
It is decorated with some of the finest sculptures in three bands around the temple. The carvings are exquisite.
The images of deities set into prominent places in the temple's exterior, so they were functioning as more than mere decoration.
There is a big sculpture of a warrior fighting with a lion bare handed at the entrance of the temple. This is the symbol of Chandela Dynasty.
Carved beautifully it is on the same platform as Kandaria Mahadeva Temple. Smaller in size, it is much more delicately proportioned temple.It is decorated with some of the finest sculptures in three bands around the temple. The carvings are exquisite.The images of deities set into prominent places in the temple's exterior, so they were functioning as more than mere decoration.There is a big sculpture of a warrior fighting with a lion bare handed at the entrance of the temple. This is the symbol of Chandela Dynasty.
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Beautiful shots of the temple, Rajesh! the sculpture is really cool. Great photos.
Once again you have taken some unique and exotic photos...I feel like I travel some place far away when I visit your blog.
Oh, my goodness...this one is one of the most elaborate you have sown us lately. It is mind boggling in its stunning architecture. How in the world did the people build these temples? They must have worked on them their entire lives. The carvings and sculptures are awesome. genie
Oh my goodness, how beautiful! I can only imagine the amount of work that went into creating such a fabulous work of art! Thanks for shariang at MM. :)
Breathtaking carvings !
What intricate sculptures! This is a very beautiful temple.
lovely photos!
Nice pictures have a nice week ;)
Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you! Cathy
Beautiful temple.
nice looking and cool work!
Marvelous sculptors and carvings! Very beautiful, esp. liked the lion one.
So intricate and beautiful!
India must truly be such a versatile country and there is so much to see, as as long as I have read your blog, you have never ever posted the same things.;)
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Thanks for sharing this nice mosaic!
Have a good week,
Markus
Such exquisite carvings!! Marvelous captures as always, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Have wonderful week!
Sylvia
The carving on the temple is fantastic and I also love the large sculpture at the entrance.
Hard to believe the detail!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Fighting a lion bare handed would take incredible bravery which I suppose is what that Dynasty sought to portray.
I want to visit this part of the world, full of ancient history and art.
Such intricate details!
Amazing!
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Amazing photos!
Hard to believe that it is a *SMALLER* temple. It looks so ornate and beautiful. Lovely seeing those statues set in to the posts.
Awesome photos ~ beautiful! ~ Great for RT ~ namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor)
Another of your very beautiful temples that you are sharing with Our World today, thank you.
What an amazing statue of the warrior fighting the lion barehanded.
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These are amazing. Happy RT!
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That's a magnificent temple and sculpture!
it's just amazing how these pieces have survived until this days.. we've enjoyed it.. nice one Rajesh..
Fantastic view of the temple. Temple is one of the place to learn your culture. The designs and statues are really very well crafted.
More wonderul temple and carvings, Rajesh! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos from your world.
The sculpture of the warrior fighting with the lion is excellent.
magnificent, yet again.
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amazing temple shots.
how thoughtful.
The carvings are stunning!
Gorgeous and stunning photography!! Love it!!
Such inticate detail! Beautiful.
Very beautiful temple view Rajesh.
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It is beautifully proportioned, the towers and the rising rows of carving is a wonder.
The sculptures there are amazing!
Such beautiful, intricate carvings! Have a wonderful week,
Leslie
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what an incredible place - I love the photos - great shots
Great captures.
I visited during the analog days.
Marvelous. I cannot imagine the talent of those great sculptures.
A place I wish to visit from my school days. Hopefully one day...
Beautiful post and excellent pictures.
Fascinating work of art!
Wow, impressive. Love the beautiful carvings. Beautiful shots.
Beautiful - a world away which I would never have known - but thanks to your stunning posts you bring the experience into my home. Thanks so much.
Denise ABC Team
Symbol of Chandelas.....so much similar to Hoysalas. Waiting to visits these monuments
Magnificent as always and always a joy to visit :)
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heard lot abt ths place...Sigh!!! amazing sculptures...
I'm visiting you first today, Rajesh. I knew you'd have exquisite photos and you did not fail me. The temple's exterior is delicate and intricate. I could sit and study this for days, if not weeks, and still not see everything. And you know so much about your subject matter. Thank you for visiting.
Loved the pics, the temples are so very beautiful.
Magnificent sculptures, you should fill a book with these photo's.
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To know someone here and there ... ...
A kiss of Nita. Today, good night!
As always, a real pleasure to see. It looks like there night be some scaffolding in the last picture...hope parts are not falling into disrepair. genie
Thank you all for appreciating the wonderful architecture of this temple.
went there many times...
so thank you so much for refreshing memories... :)
Beautiful temple and details in your photos.
Regards and best wishes
Wonderful! Impressive architectural work all around. Great captures!
Super duper shots!! I love I LOVE!! :)
Thank you all for appreciating the temple.
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