Vamana Temple, Khajuraho
Building in India
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Vamana temple (Devanagri:वामन मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vamana, an avatar of the god Vishnu.[1] The temple was built between 1050 and 1075.[1] It forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed because of its exceptional architecture, art, and testimony to the Chandela dynasty.[2]
DistrictChattarpur, Khajuraho[1]
| Vamana Temple | |
|---|---|
वामन मंदिर | |
Vamana temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho[1] |
| Deity | Vamana, avatar of Vishnu[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho[1] |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Completed | Assignable to circa 1050-75.[1] |
| Temple | 1 |
