Jagadambi temple
| Devi Jagdambi Temple | |
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Devi Jagdambi temple at Khajuraho
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 Location in Madhya Pradesh
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 24°51′12.2″N 79°55′10.8″E / 24.853389°N 79.919667°ECoordinates: 24°51′12.2″N 79°55′10.8″E / 24.853389°N 79.919667°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| Culture | |
| Sanctum | Parvati (previously Vishnu) |
| Architecture | |
| Number of temples | 1 |
| History and governance | |
| Date built | Circa A.D.1000-25 |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
Devi Jagadambika temple or Jagadambika temple of a group of about 25 temples at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. Khajuraho is a World Heritage site.
The temples of Khajuraho were built by the rulers of the Chandella dynasty between the 10th and the 12th centuries.
Devi Jagadambika temple, in a group to the north, is one of the most finely decorated temples at Khajuraho, with numerous erotic carvings. Three bands of carvings encircle the body of the temple. In the sanctum is an enormous image of the goddess Devi.
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