Devi Jagadambi Temple

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

11th Century CE

Originally dedicated to Vishnu, this temple was later rededicated to Parvati (as Jagadambi, Mother of the World). It stands next to the Kandariya Mahadeva and is notable for its well-proportioned sikhara and exceptionally beautiful sculptures of celestial maidens (surasundaris) on its exterior walls.

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Details

Dynasty: Chandela
Style: Nagara
Primary Deity: Parvati (originally Vishnu)
Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit
Scripts: Devanagari, Sanskrit

Historical Significance

Houses one of the finest sculptures at Khajuraho. Shows the evolution from Vishnu to Devi worship. Part of the western group of Khajuraho temples. Notable for its harmonious proportions

Architectural Features

Well-proportioned Nagara sikharaExquisite surasundari (celestial maiden) sculpturesParvati image in sanctumOrnate door frame with river goddessesThree bands of sculptural friezes