Caption Vishwanath temple Khajuraho MP India.
Thank God, I am quite fortunate as getting proper feed to my passion hunger through travel. And travel to Khajuraho a renowned World Heritage Site is always my favourite destination. Vishwanath temple among the Western Group is a major attraction which is facing to the East.
Like Lakshmana temple it is built on a rectangular raised platform and all the four corners with small shrines among only two structures are surviving. Principal diety is housed in the central Grand temple. It was built by Dhanga during his reign in 999 to 1002 AD according to the inscription affixed in the temple. It was dedicated to Lord Shiva and Sanctum Sanctorum was housing two signs of Lord Shiva in the form of Lingas one Markateshvara and the other Pramathanatha and were built of Emarald, though original missing. One side spectators can see the elephant statue and lion statue either side of the steps flights while accessing the temple. Entrance porch, hall, balconied windows, vestibule mean Antarala, circumambulatory, sanctum Sanctorum including the mythical and decorated alluring Sculptures are leaving spectators surprised. Exterior walls are having the decorated niches and the three folded Sculptures and decorative motifs. The temple depicts the idealized woman and her various roles and abilities through vibrant craftsmanship and sculpture. The loving couple are symbols of divine union and salvation. Major niches are housing the magnificent sculptures of Parvati, dancing Ganesha, Septmatrika etc including the graceful beauties engage in make up, dressing, teasing with their curves etc. Also displays the sculptures of love making couples in yogic or acrobatic forms and beauties are supporting the couples. Even like the Sculptures on the plinth of Lakshmana temple bestiality sex means the display of men’s unethical or evil face can be noticed on the exterior walls. Spires on roof are very attractive. Completely built by sand stone and carvings and engraving sculptures on sand stone display the excellence of the workers.
It’s a wonderful monument and time limit is to be depends on the ínterest of spectators. It’s a major attraction among the history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers.
