Yogini temples

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
cathedral
gptkbp:architecturalStyle circular
open-air
gptkbp:associatedWith Tantric traditions
gptkbp:builtYear 10th century
9th century
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Tantra
female divinity
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Yoginis
gptkbp:feature tantric rituals
open courtyard
central shrine
ritual significance
absence of roof
associated with esoteric practices
central Shiva shrine
circular or oval plan
circular sanctum
hypaethral (roofless)
iconography of Yoginis
rare temple type
sculptures of Yoginis
small shrines for each Yogini
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yogini temples
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:India
gptkbp:mainDeity 64
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Chausath_Yogini_Temple,_Bhedaghat
gptkb:Chausath_Yogini_Temple,_Hirapur
Chausath Yogini Temple, Khajuraho
Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli
gptkbp:region gptkb:Central_India
gptkb:Chhattisgarh
gptkb:Madhya_Pradesh
gptkb:Odisha
gptkb:Uttar_Pradesh
gptkbp:status protected monument
gptkbp:UNESCO_tentative_list Chausath Yogini Temple, Mitaoli
gptkbp:worshippedIn gptkb:Ganesha
gptkb:Shiva
Yogini
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tantra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5