Introduction
The Southern Group of Temples are located a few kilometers away from the village of Khajuraho. The temples of Khajuraho are exquisitely designed and highlight the craftsmanship of the era.
Southern Group of Temples
Dulah Deo Temple - this temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva was built between 1100 and 1150 AD. The sanctum houses a lingam and the entrance displays an image of Shiva on the beam of the entrance. The dimensions of the temple are 69 feet by 40 feet. The architectural characteristics of the temple are the ardhamandapa, the mahamandapa, the mandapa, the antarala and the garbha griha. The ceiling of the mahamandapa studded with different stones is extremely beautiful. The temple is built in the traditional shikhara style of architecture.
The Chaturbhuja Temple - built in 1100 AD, the Chaturbhuja Temple is a spectacular temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The statue of Vishnu is 3 meters tall. The temple showcases typical shikhara architectural features like a shikhara, a square sanctum, an antarala, the mahamandapa and an ardhmandapa.
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