Parvati Temple, Khajuraho

Hindu temple of goddess Parvati in Khajuraho, India

Parvati Temple

Parvati Temple at Khajuraho

Religion
Affiliation| Hinduism
District| Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
Deity| Parvati[1]
Location
Location| Khajuraho[1]
State| Madhya Pradesh
Country| India

Location in Madhya Pradesh

Geographic coordinates| 24°51′11.4″N 79°55′19″E﻿ / ﻿24.853167°N 79.92194°E﻿ / 24.853167; 79.92194
Architecture
Creator| Chandela Rulers
Temple(s)| 1

Parvati Temple is a temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati,[1] consort of Shiva.

This structure is one of the monuments among Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.[citation needed]

## Location

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The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho. Inside the temple complex, it is located south-west to Vishvanath Temple.[1]

Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.

## Architecture

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It has heavily restored small sanctum.[1] The porch is completely lost and of the sanctum only the plinth has survived.[1]

The arch above sanctum door depicts sculpture of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.[2] Also numerous erotic sculptures of couples can be seen on the front wall (on the side of sanctum door.[2]

The side and back walls do not have any sculptures.[3]

## Gallery

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* Parvati Temple (as visible from Chitragutpa Temple), Khajuraho India

* Parvati Temple, Khajuraho India

* Parvati Temple, Khajuraho India

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Parvati Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
2. ^ a b Image:Parvati Temple - Front View
3. ^ Image:Parvati Temple - Back View from Chitragupta Temple

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Parvati Temple Khajuraho.

* M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
* Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
* Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Parvati Temple, Khajuraho

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World Heritage Sites in India

Central|

* Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
* Khajuraho Group of Monuments
* Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

East|

* Darjeeling Himalayan Railway^
* Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
* Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara
* Santiniketan
* Sun Temple, Konark
* Sundarbans National Park

North|

* Agra Fort
* Fatehpur Sikri
* Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
* Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
* Keoladeo National Park
* Kalka–Shimla railway^
* Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
* Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
* Red Fort Complex
* Taj Mahal
* The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
* Complexe du Capitole

Northeast|

* Kaziranga National Park
* Khangchendzonga National Park
* Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
* Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

South|

* Great Living Chola Temples
* Airavatesvara Temple
* Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
* Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
* Group of Monuments at Hampi
* Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
* Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
* Nilgiri Mountain Railway^
* Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
* Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
* Chennakeshava Temple
* Hoysaleswara Temple
* Keshava Temple
* Western Ghats

West|

* Ajanta Caves
* Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
* Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
* Churches and convents of Goa
* Dholavira:a Harappan city
* Elephanta Caves
* Ellora Caves
* Hill Forts of Rajasthan
* Amer Fort
* Chittor Fort
* Gagron Fort
* Jaisalmer Fort
* Kumbhalgarh
* Ranthambore Fort
* Historic City of Ahmadabad
* Jaipur City, Rajasthan
* Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
* The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
* Western Ghats
* Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai

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Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Western Group|

* Chausath Yogini Temple
* Chitragupta temple
* Devi Jagadambi Temple
* Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
* Lakshmana Temple
* Lakshmi Temple
* Lalguan Mahadeva temple
* Matangeshwara Mahadeva Temple
* Nandi Temple
* Parvati Temple
* Varaha Temple
* Vishvanatha Temple

Eastern Group (Hindu)|

* Brahma Temple
* Javari Temple
* Vamana Temple

Eastern Group (Jain)|

* Adinatha temple
* Parshvanatha temple
* Shantinatha temple
* Ghantai temple

Southern Group|

* Beejamandal
* Chaturbhuj Temple
* Duladeo Temple

Museums|

* Archeological Museum
* Jain Museum

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