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#100TemplesOfIndia

98. Devi Jagadambika Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Devi Jagadambika Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati, worshipped here in her form as Jagadambika—Mother of the Universe.

🛕 Commissioned around 1000–1025 CE during the reign of King Ganda of the Chandela dynastyImage
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Smaller than Kandariya Mahadeva—but no less divine.
Elegant shikhara. Soft curves.
A spiritual feminine presence carved in stone. Image
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Three layers of exquisite carvings:
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89. Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, Jayankondam, Tamil Nadu.

🛕 A UNESCO World Heritage marvel, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple was built by Rajendra Chola I in 1035 CE to celebrate his victorious march to the Ganges.

🌊He brought Ganga water to sanctify the temple’s well, earning the epithet “Gangaikonda Cholan”-the Chola who conquered the GangaImage
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Inside and around the temple, you’ll find depictions of:

1. Lingam: The primary, formless aspect of Shiva is worshipped in the sanctum.

2. Lingōdbhava: Emergence of the Linga

3. Nataraja: Shiva as the cosmic dancer, symbolizing creation and destruction.

4. Ardhanarishvara: Half-Shiva, half-Parvati, representing the unity of masculine and feminine.
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5. Chandesanugraha: Lord Shiva, depicted in the act of bestowing blessings upon his ardent devotee, Chandesa

6. Ganga Visarjana : Shiva receives the mighty river goddess Ganga into his matted locks (jata) and then gently releases her to flow onto the earth, thus preventing her torrential descent from destroying the world.

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Up until two decades ago, when I was still in Jammu, Diwali for me was a simple, one-day celebration.

It involved a bit of cracker bursting, a Puja, and some sweets. I wasn't aware of the diverse ways this festival is celebrated across Bharat.
1. Uttar Pradesh - Ganga Aarti & "Deepotsav," illuminating the entire city with millions of diyas and reenacting scenes from the Ramayana.

2. Maharashtra - Vasu Baras, Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, and Padwa.

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79. Kamakhya Devi Temple (Guwahati - Assam).

It is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for followers of the Tantric tradition and one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Built in Nilachal style (Nangra + Local Assamese).
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The current structure of the temple was rebuilt by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty in the 16th century after it was destroyed by Kalapahad, a Muslim general under the Bengal Sultanate.

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Kamakhya is part of the ten Mahavidyas (wisdom goddesses) and the temple holds a central place in Tantric worship.

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78. NeelKanth Temple (Kalinjar - Bundhelkhand -UP).

Part 3- Main Neelkanth Temple.

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Garbha Grah

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Carvings inside the temple
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78. NeelKanth Temple (Kalinjar - Bundhelkhand -UP).

Neelakantha Temple, a millennia-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is renowned for its unique 'Ekmukhi Shivalinga' and ancient rock carvings.

Built over 1000 years ago, it stands as one of India's oldest temples.

Primary object of worship for over a millennium was bluestone Shivalingam with silver eyes.

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