Western Group of Temples
Western Group of Temples is a park in Rajnagar, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. Western Group of Temples is situated nearby to the Hindu temple Devi Jagadambi Temple, as well as near Mahadeva Temple.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kandariya Mahadeva Temple and Lakshman Temple.
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, meaning "the Great God of the Cave", is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is situated 120 metres west of Western Group of Temples.
Lakshman Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Chetansoni, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Lakshmana Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple built by Yashovarman during the Chandela dynasty located in Khajuraho, India. It is dedicated to Vaikuntha Vishnu - an aspect of Vishnu. Lakshman Temple is situated 150 metres southeast of Western Group of Temples.
Devi Jagadambi Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Sfu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Along with the other temples at Khajuraho, the temple was listed as a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding architecture, art, and historical importance. Devi Jagadambi Temple is situated 110 metres west of Western Group of Temples.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bundelkhand and Khajuraho.
Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand is a geographical and cultural region divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. See:…Khajuraho
Photo: Asitjain, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Khajuraho is a small town in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and is famous for groups of Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their beautiful and erotic rock carvings.
Western Group of Temples
- Type: Park
- Categories: tourism, recreation area, tourist attraction, archaeological site, and historic site
- Location: Rajnagar, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, Plains, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
24.85328° or 24° 51′ 12″ northLongitude
79.92076° or 79° 55′ 15″ eastOpen location code
7JPXVW3C+88OpenStreetMap ID
way 199055511OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteOpenStreetMap feature
leisure=parkOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Hindi—“Western Group of Temples” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “克久拉霍性庙群”
- Hindi: “खजुराहो पश्चिमी मंदिर समूह”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mahadeva Temple and Parvati Temple.
Nearby Places
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