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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Nandi Temple
| image = Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple 01.JPG
| alt = Nandi Temple at Khajuraho
| caption = Nandi Temple at Khajuraho
| map_type = India Madhya Pradesh
| map_caption = Location in Madhya Pradesh
| coordinates = {{coord|24|51|11.9|N|79|55|21.7|E|type:landmark_region:IN-MP_source:kolossus-dewiki|display=inline,title}}
| native_name = नन्दी मंदिर
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| district = [[Chhatarpur district|Chhatarpur]], [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI" >{{cite web|title=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Nandi Temple|url=http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_nanditemple.html|publisher=Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)|accessdate=21 March 2012}}</ref>

| location = [[Khajuraho]]<ref name="ASI" />
| elevation_m =
| deity = [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]]
| festivals=
| architecture =
| temple_quantity = 1
| monument_quantity=
| inscriptions =
| year_completed =
| creator = [[Chandela]] Rulers
| website =
}}

The '''Nandi temple''' is a Hindu temple located in [[Khajuraho]] city of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is dedicated to [[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]], the bull which serves as the mount ([[vāhana]]) of [[Shiva]], in [[Hindu mythology]]. As a common architecture trend, temples of Shiva (and Parvati) display stone images of a seated Nandi facing Shiva. Following the trend, this temple is located opposite to the [[Vishvanatha Temple, Khajuraho|Vishvanatha Temple]], which is dedicate to Shiva.<ref name="ASI" />

This structure is one of the monument among [[Khajuraho Group of Monuments]], a [[World Heritage]] Site in [[India]].

==Location==
The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex [[Khajuraho]]. Inside the temple complex, it is located opposite to [[Vishvanatha Temple, Khajuraho|Vishvanath Temple]].<ref name="ASI" />

[[Khajuraho]] is a small village in [[Chhatarpur district|Chhatarpur]] District of Madhya Pradesh, India.

==Architecture==
The temple stands on a rectangular modest (''chabutara''). The plan of the main structure is of the shape of cross quadrate (combination of cross and rectangle), where the rectangle form the sanctum and the cross edges form the four balconies (one on each side).<ref name="NandiTemple">[[:File:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple 01.JPG|Image:Nandi Temple Structure]]</ref> The temples walls are like balcony walls and do not complete cover the sanctum completely.<ref name="NandiTemple"/> The roof rests on the pillars (one at each corner).<ref name="NandiTemple"/>

The border design is made of carvings depicting [[elephant]] (front view with head, trunk and two legs).<ref name="NandiTemple"/> Human figures are also depicted on both side of elephant.<ref name="NandiTemple"/>

Erotic sculpture of couples are also seen on the outer roof.<ref name="NandiTemple"/>

The sculpture of Shiva (with [[trishula]] on right shoulder ; and snake on left shoulder) can also be seen on outer roof and wall(along with border design).<ref name="NandiTemple"/>

==Nandi Sculpture==
The Nandi Sculpture (see image) is 2.2 m long and 1.8 m high.<ref name="ASI" />

==Gallery==
<gallery widths = "160px" heights = "150px">
Image:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple 01.JPG|Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple 02.JPG|Identification Stone, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple - Nandi 01.JPG|Nandi, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple - Nandi.JPG|Nandi, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
Image:Khajuraho India, Nandi Temple - Nandi 02.JPG|Nandi, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Nandi Temple Khajuraho}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131021160514/http://www.mptourism.com/web/explore/destinations/khajurao.aspx M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho]
* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur ]
* [http://asibhopal.nic.in/monument/chhatarpur_khajuraho_nanditemple.html Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho]

{{World Heritage Sites in India}}
{{Khajuraho Group of Monuments}}
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[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:World Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Khajuraho]]

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