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Kandariya Mahadeo : The largest, most typical Khajuraho temple, it soars
31 m high. Dedicated to Shiva, the sanctum sanctorum enshrines a lingam.
Chitragupta Temple : Facing eastwards to the rising sun, the temple is dedicated
to the sungod, Surya. The image of the deity in the inner sanctum is particularly
imposing: five feet high and driving a horse - drawn chariot.
Vishwanath Temple :
A three - headed image of Brahma is enshrined in this
temple.
Lakshmana Temple : The lintel over the entrance of this
beautiful Vaishnavite
temple shows the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva with Lakshmi, Vishnu's consort.
Matangeswara Temple : Still a living place of worship, the temple is dedicated
to Shiva, has an eight feet - high lingam, and is outside the precincts of the Western
Group.
Parsvanth Temple : The group's largest Jain temple and exquisite in detail.
The sculptures on the northern outer wall are particularly noteworthy.
Adinath Temple : Dedicated to the Jain saint, Adinath, the temple is lavishly
embellished with sculpted figures, including yakshis.
Duladeo Temple : Dedicated to Shiva, the apsara and ornamented figures ate
the temple's most striking features.
Chaturbhuj Temple : This temple has a massive, intricately - carved image
of Vishnu in the sanctum.
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