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Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India

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393: 369: 381: 357: 345: 132: 38: 139: 308:). 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). The temples walls are like balcony walls and do not complete cover the sanctum completely. The roof rests on the pillars (one at each corner). 162: 512: 946: 251:. 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 1156: 903: 1161: 640: 131: 356: 392: 368: 728: 505: 939: 53: 380: 460: 811: 660: 498: 932: 521: 475: 344: 1166: 781: 745: 969: 766: 1004: 1073: 1104: 1078: 1024: 974: 690: 619: 283: 252: 955: 821: 816: 565: 542: 325:
on right shoulder ; and snake on left shoulder) can also be seen on outer roof and wall(along with border design).
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M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
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Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
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Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho
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The Nandi Sculpture (see image) is 2.2 m long and 1.8 m high.
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Erotic sculpture of couples are also seen on the outer roof.
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The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex
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Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty
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Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
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Identification Stone, Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India
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Nandi Temple at Khajuraho
Affiliation
Hinduism
Chhatarpur
Khajuraho
Deity
Nandi
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
India
Nandi Temple, Khajuraho India is located in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates
24°51′11.9″N 79°55′21.7″E / 24.853306°N 79.922694°E / 24.853306; 79.922694
Chandela
Khajuraho
Madhya Pradesh
India
Nandi
vāhana
Shiva
Hindu mythology
Vishvanatha Temple
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
World Heritage
India
Khajuraho
Vishvanath Temple
Khajuraho
Chhatarpur
elephant

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