Vishvanatha Temple

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Vishvanatha Temple is a prominent 11th-century Hindu temple at Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate Nagara-style architecture and elaborate stone carvings dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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instanceOf Hindu temple
Shiva temple
medieval temple
architecturalStyle Nagara
North Indian temple architecture
associatedDynasty Chandela dynasty
builtIn 11th century CE
centuryOfConstruction 11th century
country India
culturalSignificance major monument of Chandela period
dedicatedTo Shiva
hasFeature antarala
circumambulatory path
erotic sculptures
garbhagriha
intricate stone carvings
mandapa
mythological reliefs
ornate ceilings
platform (jagati)
processional friezes
sculpted exterior walls
shikhara
subsidiary shrines
torana
hasSculpturalTheme Shaivite iconography
Shakta iconography
Vaishnavite iconography
apsaras
celestial beings
everyday life scenes
musicians and dancers
processions
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site component
locatedIn Chhatarpur district
linked to: Chhatarpur

India
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
locatedNear Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho
linked to: Lakshmana Temple
materialUsed sandstone
notableFor elaborate Nagara-style superstructure
high-quality sculptural program
refined proportions and layout
partOf Khajuraho Group of Monuments
primaryDeity Shiva linga
linked to: Shiva lingam
region Central India
religion Hinduism
touristAttraction yes
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Khajuraho Group of Monuments

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Khajuraho Group of Monuments contains Vishvanatha Temple