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  2. Khajuraho Group of Monuments - Wikipedia

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    The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.They are about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from district headquarter Chhatarpur.

  3. Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    Khajuraho (pronunciation ⓘ) is a city, near Chhatarpur in Chhatarpur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. One of the most popular tourist destinations in India , Khajuraho has the country's largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples , famous for their erotic sculptures .

  4. Javari Temple, Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    The Javari Temple in Khajuraho, India, is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2] It was built between c. 975 and 1100 A.D. [1] The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. [1] The main idol of the temple is broken and headless(see image). [3]

  5. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple - Wikipedia

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    Temples layout map of Khajuraho Group of Monuments: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is in the western group. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. [2] It is in the Khajuraho village, and the temple complex is spread over an area of 6 square kilometres (2.3 sq mi). [1]

  6. Jain temples of Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    A number of Jain temples from that period have survived in this part of Khajuraho in various states of preservation. Many Jain inscriptions from the Chandela period can be seen at Khajuraho. [ 2 ] All the Jain temples are now enclosed within a modern compound wall constructed in the 19th century, with the exception of the Ghantai temple, when ...

  7. Vishvanatha Temple, Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    It is located among the western group of Khajuraho Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site. [1] The temple is dedicated to Shiva, who is also known as "Vishvanatha" (IAST: Viśvanātha), meaning "Lord of the Universe". The temple is believed to have been commissioned by the Chandela king Dhanga, and was probably completed in 999 CE or 1002 CE.

  8. Parshvanatha temple, Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    The Parshvanatha temple is the largest among the Jain temples of Khajuraho. [6] It has an entrance porch, a small hall, a large hall ( mandapa ), a vestibule , and a sanctum. [ 7 ] The temple structure has an oblong architectural plan with projections at two ends.

  9. Shantinatha temple, Khajuraho - Wikipedia

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    The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India. [1] This temple is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other temples in Khajuraho Group of Monuments, listed for their testimony to the Chandela dynasty and their outstanding art and architecture. [2]

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