Vamana Temple, Khajuraho

Vamana Temple
Vamana Temple
वामन मंदिर
	Vamana temple at Khajuraho
Religion
District	Chattarpur, Khajuraho
Deity	Vamana, avatar of Vishnu
Location
Location	Khajuraho
State	Madhya Pradesh
Country	India
Coordinates	24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E
Architecture
Creator	Chandella Rulers
Temple	1

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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]

Gallery

Vamana Idol in Sanctum
Varaha sculpture on outer wall
Nandi Sculpture on outer wall

References

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 ^1.12 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Vamana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.

External links

Template:Khajuraho Group of Monuments

[ASI-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 ^1.12 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Vamana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.

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