Khajuraho Western Temple. There are many such temples in Chhatarpur district but these temples of Khajuraho are amazing in themselves. The design of these temples and their history forces everyone to think. If you are planning to visit Khajuraho then definitely visit these temples of West Bengal. Here you get to visit Laxman Temple, Jagadambi Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Vishwanath Temple and Varaha Temple. You can celebrate the New Year by coming here.
Chitragupta Temple
Brijesh Mishra, who has been working as a guide for years, says that Chitragupta Temple is the only temple in Khajuraho which is dedicated to Sun God. An attractive Surya idol is installed in its sanctum sanctorum. In which Surya is shown in a chariot with seven horses.
Vishwanath Temple
Vishwanath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered the best among all the temples built in Khajuraho. According to the inscription in the temple pavilion, this temple was built by King Dhang in the year 1002. At present only stone Shivalinga is left here.
Lakshman Temple
Talking about Lakshman Temple, it is dedicated to the Vaikuntha form of Vishnu. This temple was built by the Chandela ruler Yashovarman around 930 to 950 AD. Was done between. This is a Panchayat style Sandhar temple. The entire temple is situated on a high platform. The statue of Vaikuntha form of four-armed Vishnu is installed in the sanctum sanctorum. In which he has three faces, the face of the seed is that of a man and the two next to him are those of a boar and a lion.
There is Jagdambi temple which is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is called Jagdambi temple because of the Parvati idol installed in the sanctum sanctorum of this temple.
Apart from this, there is also Varaha temple here. This temple is dedicated to Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The idol of Varaha has been made here. Small idols of Gods and Goddesses have also been made in this idol.
Let us tell you, you can visit all these western temples of Khajuraho between 9 am to 6 pm. To visit the temple complex, Indian citizens have to buy a ticket of Rs 35.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 30, 2024, 16:29 IST
