Shantinatha temple, Khajuraho

Shantinatha temple
शान्तिनाथ मन्दिर

Drastically renovated Shantinatha temple
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Basic information
Location Khajuraho
Geographic coordinates 24°50′39″N 79°56′10″E / 24.844241°N 79.936022°E / 24.844241; 79.936022Coordinates: 24°50′39″N 79°56′10″E / 24.844241°N 79.936022°E / 24.844241; 79.936022
Affiliation Jainism
Deity Shantinatha
District Chhatarpur
State Madhya Pradesh
Country India
Architectural description
Date established 11th century CE

Shantinatha temple (IAST: Śāntinātha Mandir) is a Jain temple located at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Shantinatha.

The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.[1]

History

The pedestal of an Adinatha image in the Shantinatha temple bears an inscription dated 1027-28 CE. The inscription is now hidden under plaster. The original temple has been drastically renovated, and is now the main centre of Jain worship in Khajuraho.[2]

Architecture

Although the present-day temple structure features modern renovations, the nucleus of the temple is quite old.[2] It features an oblong enclosure of shrine cells depicting the older sculptures.[3]

Sculptures

The sanctum of the temple has a 4.3 m high statue of Shantinatha.[3] There are several other old Jain statues in the temple, including a 4.5 m high Adinatha statue from the 11th century.[2] One of the sculpture appears to be a carving of Mahavira's parents,[3] which is noted for its artistic execution.[2]

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