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India > Khajurâho > Khajurâho > Vishvanath Temple Vishvanath Temple Vishvanath Temple Section 15 on 15 Khajurâho Place(s) of worship Chandela dynasty (from Xth to XIIIrd century) near 1002 Time of : Dhanga Area related : Khajurâho UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1986 The Vishvanath Temple, believed to have been constructed in 1002, has the same five-part layout of the larger Kandariya Mahadev, with the addition of two of the four subsidiary shrines of the panchayatana design still standing. It shares a common platform with the shrine to the Bull Nandi opposite, and the steps up to this terrace are guarded by lions to the north and elephants to the south. See the tabloid Classification by : names artists type periods Description    The Vishvanath Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva and is well known for its immense sculptural wealth. Right from the gates of the temple to the inner sanctum, Vishwanath temple is full of amazing stone carvings, ranged from the erotic to the charming. There are panels containing images of earthly and divine beings, groups of musicians images of mithuna. It is often believed that the temple celebrates the celestial marriage of Shiva with Parvati. The northern gate to the temple has stylized lions carved on both sides. Vishwanath temple has one of the most impressive architectural patterns among all the temples of Khajuraho. The very way in which the main shrine is approached speaks highly of the perspective powers of the architects of this impressive Shiva temple. The southern gate is guarded by elephants. The gates lead the visitor to a flight of stairs that reach the subordinate mandapas which in turn leads to the shikhara or the main tower over the main shrine of the temple. The dramatic hierarchical approach to the shrine never fails to amaze the visitors. The main shrine Khajuraho Vishwanath temple contains a spectacular three-headed image of Brahma, the god believed to be the creation within the Hindu religious system. The Nandi shrine faces the main shrine. It houses the famous six-feet high image of the divine bull Nandi. Site's content     Annexed sanctuary of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Shrine Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Shrine Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Shrine Chandela dynasty near 1002 Apsaras/Surasundaris of the garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Statue Chandela dynasty near 1002 Ardha mandapa of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Entrance porch Chandela dynasty near 1002 Bas-reliefs on the frame of the cella of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Capitals crowning columns of the ardha mandapa of the temple of Vishvanath Anonyme Capitals Chandela dynasty near 1002 Capitals crowning columns of the cupola of the garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Capitals Chandela dynasty near 1002 Cupola of the garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Cupola Chandela dynasty near 1002 Dancing Ganesha Anonyme Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Elephant of the southern gate Anonyme Animal Chandela dynasty near 1002 Erotic sculptures on frame of the shrine of the garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Erotic sculptures on the frame of the door of the cella of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Erotic sculptures on the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Anonyme Mithunas Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Sanctum Chandela dynasty near 1002 Lintel of the door of thee cella of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Bas-relief Chandela dynasty near 1002 Outside Apsaras/Surasundaris of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Statue Chandela dynasty near 1002 Sculptures inside the garbhagriha of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Cupola Chandela dynasty near 1002 Sculptures on the side wall of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Facade Chandela dynasty near 1002 Side wall of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Facade Chandela dynasty near 1002 Sikhara of the Vishvanath Temple Anonyme Roof Chandela dynasty near 1002 View by satellite of the Vishvanath Temple Google Maps Photo by satellite More pictures      See all the pictures (11) Place(s) related    Lakshmana temple (Khajurâho) Kandarîya Mahadeva Temple (Khajurâho) Parvati Temple (Khajurâho) Pratâpeshvar Temple (Khajurâho) Mahadeva Temple (Khajurâho) Nandi Temple (Khajurâho) Chitragupta Temple (Khajurâho) Varaha Temple (Khajurâho) Lakshmi Temple (Khajurâho) Devi Jagadambi Temple (Khajurâho) Matangeshwara Temple (Khajurâho) Guide, map and satellite view of Khajurâho (Khajurâho) Jain temple dedicated to Adinath (Rishabha) (Khajurâho) Parshvanath temple (Khajurâho) Shanti Nath Temple (Khajurâho) Related article(s)    Tantra Tantra (Sanskrit: तन्त्र "loom, warp" - hence "principle, system, doctrine", from the root tan "stretch, extend"), anglicised tantricism or tantrism or tantram, is an esoteric current of Hinduism. 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