Devi Jagadambika Temple or Jagadambika Temple is one of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Along with the other temples at Khajuraho, the temple was listed as a World Heritage Site because of its outstanding architecture, art, and historical importance.[2] The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.

Devi Jagdambi Temple
Devi Jagdambi temple at Khajuraho
Devi Jagdambi temple at Khajuraho
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
DeityParvati
Location
LocationKhajuraho[1]
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Devi Jagadambi Temple is located in Madhya Pradesh
Devi Jagadambi Temple
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates24°51′12.2″N 79°55′10.8″E / 24.853389°N 79.919667°E / 24.853389; 79.919667
Architecture
CreatorChandella Rulers
CompletedCirca A.D.1000-25[1]
Temple(s)1

Devi Jagadambika temple, in a group to the north, is one of the most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho. It is named after Jagadambika, a Hindu goddess related to devi. Three bands of carvings encircle the body of the temple. In the sanctum is an enormous image of the Goddess (Parvati).[3]

Festivals edit

Some festivals celebrated at the temple are as follows:

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c "Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Devi Jagdambi Temple". Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Khajuraho Group of Monuments". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Jagadambika temple". Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2006.

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