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Caption Parshvanath Temple Eastern Group Khajuraho MP India.
Traveling to the destinations of historical importance offers an opportunity to explore the ancient cultures and traditions through art and architecture of the existing monuments and even ruins are also able to contribute the significance of glory and the values of ancient period to which they belong. Belief of human beings in Almighty God is always alive and plays a vital role. Construction of magnificent and grand places of worship by the devotees remain sign of their gratitude and dedication. One such temple that is Pasharvnath Temple of Khajuraho is an example which was built by such a devotee.
It’s built in Nagara Style and sand stone is used in its construction. Facing to the east and having entrance porch, hall, main hall Antarala, and the sanctum Sanctorum. It’s not having the balconied windows and interior is having magnificent carvings on ceilings with popular chain and bells motifs, sculptures of Jain Tirthankars, elephants, tigers, etc and at the lintel depicts ten armed Chakreshvari riding on Garuda, ceiling also have the Sculptures of two pairs of updevas and deity attendants etc are the notable features including the magic square. Eastern porch is the front and at the West a sanctum Sanctorum attached to the main Sanctorum. It was dedicated to Lord Adinath and in 19th century Lord Pasharvnath idol which is having a 9 hooded Cobra over his head. And the western sanctum is having an image of Adinath Jee. Exterior walls are covered with three straps of Sculptures. Having many Hindu Gods and goddesses sculptures, graceful beauties, musicians, dancers, Tirthankars, flying couples, etc in niches and panels. Erotic images are hardly seen. Roof is adorned with the central tower having subsidiary towers and quite decorated.
He was a highly respected man in the eyes of the king. According to the inscription in Pali language available at the doorjamb of the sanctum his name was Pahila and other donors names are also engraved and the gardens in the premise are assigned to them. It’s located in the Eastern Group of temples, Protected Monument of National Importance and part of the World Heritage site. It was built in 950 to 970 AD during the reign of King Dhanga by the Jain family who were the great patron and devotee of the Jainism.
It needs an hour to understand the art and architecture. It’s a major attraction among the history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers.
