Vamana Temple, Khajuraho

Vamana Temple

Vamana temple at Khajuraho

Vamana temple at Khajuraho
Vamana Temple
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Name
Proper name Vamana Temple
Devanagari वामन मंदिर
Geography
Coordinates 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944Coordinates: 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E / 24.85306; 79.91944
Country India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
Location Khajuraho[1]
Culture
Primary deity Vamana, avatar of Vishnu[1]
Architecture
Number of temples 1
History and governance
Date built Assignable to circa 1050-75.[1]
Creator Chandella Rulers

Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.[1] The temple was built between assignable to circa 1050-75.[1] It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location

The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho.[1] It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple.[1]

Architecture

It has a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] maha-mandapa[1] with lateral transepts[1] and an entrance-porch.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Vamana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
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