Khajuraho temples, India # 2 by suresh_krishna

Photography • Historical • posted on Dec 02, 2005

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The architectural splendour of the temples built by the dynasty of Chandela kings (9th - 12th century) in central India, is world renowned. Of the 85 temples built over 200 years, only 20 survive in good condition. The temples are richly embellished with sculptures. Top: The Adinath temple The 11th century Jain temple with marvellous lattice work windows on the sides of the shikara (Apex structure). Bottom: Sculptured panels of the walls of one of the temples. All the temples of Khajuraho are profusely decorated with sculptures of deities from the Hindu pantheon, of celestial nymphs, animal sculptures and mithun (erotic) figures. Thanks for viewing.

Comments (24)

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oscilis

6:07AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Well, they all look like they are having a good time except for the ones that are being devoured. This is a wonderful way to see India. The architecture is fantastic as are these photos.

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DELMUR

6:09AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

i was waiting for your pics!marvellous!

LICORNEDECRISTAL

6:33AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

merveilleuses photos!!!!!!!!

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lejimi

6:34AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Ouh ! Mais c'est cochon ces sculptures !

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Richardphotos

6:38AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

The architectural splendour of the temples built by the dynasty of Chandela kings (9th - 12th century) in central India, is world renowned. as your captures!!!Suresh, thanks again for bringing these views of your country' temples

pimbotin

6:53AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Definitely the most interesting and intelligent religion in this world! (if we exclude the fact that they never did anything to break the casts system...) Interesting and splendid shots, dear!

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Zacko

7:00AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Cool! It looks like it was shot with a fish-eye lens. What a beautiful piece of architecture with amazing details. Wonderful colors as well. Have a great weekend. #:O)

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dcarvell

7:17AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Great capture of splendid architecture. Nice elaborate details.

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TwoPynts

7:47AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Super shot of this temple, and excellent detail showing off the intriciately carved sculptures. I see they liked they women busty...and this was centuries before we even had Poser!!! ;o]

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nongo

8:28AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Simply amazing!!!!!! we don't do anything of this magnitude anymore do we????? they're really spent some long hours making such wonders!!! excellent!!

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miladyblu

8:38AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Hello!This temple is really a pure wonder!!I am totally charmed from the sublime architectural beauty and of the riches of the incredible and precious details captured by you in extraordinary manner!!Thanks again my dearest friend Suresh to have allowed me a virtual trip in this place wonderful to admire things so much extraordinary beauty!You made another big masterpiece!V!I really enjoyed these amazing shots!Really well done dear Suresh!thank you for sharing!I wish you a happy week end!A big hug!

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Georges_H_Hoens

9:06AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Thanks for sharing this marvels and se explanations. Its really cool to have some info about such images.... I'm a little related to sex, so the mithun figures intereste me as well! (lol) Have a peaceful WE Suresh, G.

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rayburg

9:39AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

It always amazes me how people hundreds of years ago could possibly make such beautiful art with such crude instruments. You don't see workmanship like that today..great capture..

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kansas

10:06AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Amazing! Thank you for sharing these temple photos. The carvings/sculpture work is astounding! Art is truly a most fundamental means of expression and always has been.

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zoren

11:16AM | Fri, 02 December 2005

I believe this to be one of the art wonders of the world, great photos.....

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jcv2

12:31PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Incredible to see how the old sculptures still look so well after all the time that has passed! Fantastic captures, Suresh, impressive work! :)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

1:02PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Fascinanting... it is amazing this temple ! And it is in perfect condiction... those carvings are fabulous ! Many thanks for sharing it !

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Valentin

1:31PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

So beautiful arhitecture and spulptures composition... You have captured that beauty splendidly!!

ana-maria

2:11PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Fantastic photographs. Beautiful colors and light on the first. A pleasure to explore all the details on the second. Gorgeous work. V

dragonfly2000

6:48PM | Fri, 02 December 2005

Excellent, both detail and full shot. As a grad student I had a work-study job as a gallery guard, almost always got the Indian/sub-continent collection - loved it then and still do.

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