Lakshmi Temple, Khajuraho
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Name | |
Proper name | Lakshmi Temple |
Devanagari | लक्ष्मी मंदिर |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′20″E / 24.852139°N 79.92222°ECoordinates: 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′20″E / 24.852139°N 79.92222°E |
Country | India |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
Location | Khajuraho |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Lakshmi |
Architecture | |
Number of temples | 1 |
Lakshmi temple (Devanagari: लक्ष्मी मंदिर) is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, consort of Lord Vishnu.
This structure is one of the monument among Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.
Location
The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho. Inside the temple complex, it is located north to Varaha Temple[1] and opposite Lakshaman Temple.
Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Architecture
Temple structure rests on square shaped modest (chabutara).[1] It has small sanctum.[1]
The side and back walls do not have any sculptures.[1]
References
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
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