Kandariya Mahadev Temple

Various features of the temple marked on the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.

Simplified map of the temple

The main temple tower with 84 mini spires

Erotic sculptures on the external walls of the temple

Kandariya Mahadev Temple - Known as the Largest Temple in the Medieval Period

Kandariya Mahadev Temple

Name: Kandariya Mahadev Temple
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Khajuraho Overview

Built around 1025-1050 AD, this temple exudes grandeur and finesse in its architecture. With beautiful frescos of women in various postures adorning the walls of this temple, this place is one of the most stunning tourists sites in Khajuraho.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple has an artistically engraved shrine with over 800 images of women, most of which are more than 3 feet high. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has a shivalingam at the centre of Garba Griha. Made of a typical sandstone structure, the artisitic representation of eroticism on the walls of this temple are bound to give a new perspective on India's cultural heritage.