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Lakshmi Temple | |
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लक्ष्मी मंदिर | |
Lakshmi Temple at Khajuraho | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
Deity | Lakshmi |
Location | |
Location | Khajuraho |
State | Madhya Pradesh |
Country | India |
Location in Madhya PradeshShow map of Madhya PradeshLakshmi Temple, Khajuraho (India)Show map of India | |
Geographic coordinates | 24°51′7.7″N 79°55′20″E / 24.852139°N 79.92222°E / 24.852139; 79.92222 |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Lakshmi temple (Devanagari: लक्ष्मी मंदिर) is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, consort of Lord Vishnu.
This structure is one of the monument among Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a World Heritage Site in India.
Location
The temple is located in the Western Group of Temple Complex Khajuraho. Inside the temple complex, it is located north to Varaha Temple and opposite Lakshaman Temple.
Khajuraho is a small village in Chattarpur District of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Architecture
Temple structure rests on square shaped modest (chabutara). It has small sanctum.
The side and back walls do not have any sculptures.
References
External links
- M.P. Tourism Website, Official Website of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, Khajuraho
- Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal Division, Index Page for Khajuraho - Chhatarpur
Khajuraho Group of Monuments | |
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Western Group | |
Eastern Group (Hindu) | |
Eastern Group (Jain) | |
Southern Group | |
Museums |