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Khajuraho's Kandariya Mahadeva Temple: Over 800 Sculptures and Massive Stone Carvings
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Kandariya Mahadeva Temple: Khajuraho's Marvel with 800+ Sculptures & Unique Architecture
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News18
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07-03-2026, 16:16
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple: Khajuraho's Marvel with 800+ Sculptures & Unique Architecture
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Kandariya Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho is world-famous for its art, culture, and fulfilling devotees' wishes.
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Features over 800 intricately carved sculptures and uses a unique 'interlocking technique' in its sandstone construction.
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Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple's architecture makes it difficult to distinguish where one sculpture ends and another begins.
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Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Built by Chandela King Vidyadhara as a symbol of victory after defeating Mahmud Ghaznavi.
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