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#KandariyaMahadevaTemple is the largest & most ornate Hindu temple in medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is considered one of the best examples of temples preserved from the medieval period in India.
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#KandariyaMahadevaTemple was built by Chandela ruler. God Shiva is the chief deity in temple deified in sanctum sanctorum.
Temple was built during the reign of Vidyadhara (r. c. 1003-1035 CE).
This stunning temple is around 31m tall.
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Temple was built during the reign of Vidyadhara (r. c. 1003-1035 CE).
This stunning temple is around 31m tall.
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Temple is founded on a massive plinth of 4 metres height. The superstructure is built in a steep mountain shape, symbolic of Mount Meru which is said to be the source of creation of the world.
📷:Various features of the temple marked on the #KandariyaMahadevaTemple.
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📷:Various features of the temple marked on the #KandariyaMahadevaTemple.
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