| Vamana Temple | |
|---|---|
वामन मंदिर | |
 Vamana temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
| Deity | Vamana, avatar of Vishnu[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho[1] |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E / 24.85306°N 79.91944°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Completed | Assignable to circa 1050-75.[1] |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.[1] The temple was built between 1050 and 1075.[1] It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed because of its exceptional architecture, art, and testimony to the Chandela dynasty.[2]
Location
The temple is located in the eastern area of Khajuraho.[1] It is situated about 200 meters to the north-east to Brahma Temple.[1]
Architecture
It has a sanctum,[1] vestibule,[1] maha-mandapa[1] with lateral transepts[1] and an entrance-porch.[1]
Gallery
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Vamana Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ↑ "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
External links
- 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, Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
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