Devi Jagadambi Temple
Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a World Heritage Site. The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.
Devi Jagdambi Temple | |
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Devi Jagdambi temple at Khajuraho | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
Deity | devi[1] (previously Vishnu[1]) |
Location | |
Location | Khajuraho[1] |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Country | India |
Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
Geographic coordinates | 24°51′12.2″N 79°55′10.8″E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Chandella Rulers |
Completed | Circa A.D.1000-25[1] |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Devi Jagadambika temple, in a group to the north, is one of the most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho. It is named after Jagadambika, a Hindu goddess related to devi. Three bands of carvings encircle the body of the temple. In the sanctum is an enormous image of the Goddess (Devi).[2]
Notes
- "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Devi Jagdambi Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- "Jagadambika temple". Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2006.
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External links
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Javari Temple, Khajuraho
- Photo of temple
- Large photo of carvings
- Naga Queens photo
- Photo of Bhairava
- Photo Vishnu and Lakshmi
- Photos of the temple
- M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
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