The visit
to this Brahma Temple, one of the UNESCO, World Heritage Sites, Khajuraho, was a part of the “Bhopal, Udayagiri
Rock Cut Caves, Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, Sanchi, Bhojpur, and Khajuraho – of
Madhya Pradesh Heritage walk” organized by the எண்திசை வரலாற்று மரபுநடைக்குழு, between 25th and 28th December 2024.
The temple
complex of Khajuraho is classified into three groups: Western, Eastern, and Southern. The temples Chausath Yogini and the Lalguan Mahadeva are exempted
from the above three groups since they are farthest away.
The
Eastern Group is small compared to the Western Group. The temples in this group are
dedicated to Shiva, Maha Vishnu, and Jainism. The Eastern consists of the
following temples.
Brahma
Temple (c. 900 CE)
Brahma
Temple is situated on the banks of Khajuraho Nenura Tal Lake.
ARCHITECTURE
It is a
small square temple, built on the tri-rath plan. The Shikhara in this temple is
pyramidal. Internally, this temple is square and rests on twelve pillars of
granite. Sand and granite stones were used to construct this
temple. This complete temple is constructed on a small Jagati; a lattice has
been constructed on the side wall of the temple. A four-faced Shiva linga has
been established in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Since Brahma also has
4 faces, the temple is mistakenly called Brahma Temple. Originally, this temple
was dedicated to Vishnu, as the idol of Vishnu is engraved on the lintel of this
temple.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
This
temple is one of the oldest temples of Khajuraho. Historians believe that this
temple may have been constructed by Chandella rulers during 900 CE.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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