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Kandariya Mahadeva Complex
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
11th Century CE
The largest and most ornate temple in Khajuraho, representing the pinnacle of Chandela architecture.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Chandela
- Style
- Nagara
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Devanagari, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Largest Khajuraho temple. Pinnacle of Chandela art. Most erotic carvings
Architectural Features
31m height900+ sculpturesHighest shikharaMost elaborate carvings