Why was it built: Place of Hindu and Jain worship. Dimension: originally 85 temples over 21 square Km area; currently reduced to 25 temples over 6 square Km area. Materials Used in Construction: Granite or sandstone in shades of buff, pink and pale yellow. Architectural Style: Nagara. Visit Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.

It mentions three main kinds of temple architecture in India: Nagara or the Northern Style, Dravida or the Southern style and Vesara or the Mixed style. The defining features of a Nagara style are Garbhagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum), Shikhara (Curvilinear tower), and Mandapa (Entrance Hall).

2020年11月7日 · This is a PDF of The Art and Architechture of Khajuraho Temples in english language and script by Ritu. The work is Ph.D. Thesis or dissertation of the author. It is a clinical comparitive study of Indian architechture and art in different Khujaraho temples.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from district headquarter Chhatarpur.

2024年5月26日 · The Khajuraho temples are a prime example of the Nagara style of architecture, which flourished in northern India during the medieval period. This style is characterized by its towering spires (shikhara), spacious halls (mandapa), and ornate facades adorned with intricate sculptures and friezes (Michell, 1988).

Khajuraho temples were built in the short span of a hundred years from 950 to 1050 A.D. in an inspired burst of creativity, but were abandoned after the 14th century. The Khajuraho temples have been listed in the world heritage site and are also …

Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, the Khajuraho temple complex stands as a testament to India’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. Dating back to the Chandela dynasty in the 10th century, these temples are a masterpiece of medieval Indian architecture.

2024年8月12日 · The Khajuraho temples are celebrated for their stunning architecture and detailed stonework. These temples are a fine example of the Nagara-style architecture, characterized by a distinctively raised platform, intricately carved exteriors, and a complex plan that includes a sanctum (garbhagriha), a hall (mandapa), and often an entrance porch ...

There are three major groups of temples at Khajuraho: the southeastern group of Jain temples, the western group of Brahmanical temples to Shiva and Vishnu, and the northern group of Vaishnava temples.

Khajuraho group of temples in Central India is one of the most illustrious manifestations of Indian architecture. These 10th-11th century temples represent religiosity, patronage, artistic genius and aesthetic sensibility all at once.