Khajuraho

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Description

The temple, locally called Ghantai, on account of the chainand-bell (ghanta) motifs carved on its tall elegant pillars, is situated to the south of Khajuraho village. All that has survived of Ghantai is an entranceporch and a mahamandapa, both resting on four pillars that support a flat ornate ceiling. The coffered ceiling of the entrance-porch is bordered by oblong panels carved with exquisite groups of dancers and musicians. Its maha-mandapa, like that of Parsvanatha, is entered through an elaborate doorway and was originally enclosed by a solid wall, of which only a few supporting pilasters have survived. The door-lintel displays centrally an eight armed figure of YakshiChakresvari, seated on Garuda. The architrave surmounting the doorway is carved with 16 auspicious symbols seen in a dream by JinaMahavira's mother at the time of conception, a piece of iconography identified with the Digambara sect. This temple was built during 10^th century C.E.

Gallery

Tickets

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Approach

•  By Air : Khajuraho
•  By Bus : Khajuraho
•  By Train : Khajuraho

Facilities

• PNB, CNB, Other signages

Notification

Preliminary	Pre PDF	Final	Final PDF
F.3-66/52 A2, dt. 4/11/1952 vide SRO 1999 pub dt. 6/12/1952		F.3-66/52 A2 SRO 865, dt. 30/4/1953

Location

Locality	Tehsil	District	State
Khajuraho	Rajnagar	Chhatarpur	M.P.