Duladeo Temple
The Duladeo Temple (Devanagri: दुलादेव मंदिर) is a Hindu temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva in the form of a linga, which is deified in the sanctum. 'Dulodeo' means "Holy Bridegroom". The temple is also known as "Kunwar Math". The temple faces east and is dated to 1000–1150 AD. It is the last of the temples built during the Chandela period. The temple is laid in the seven chariot plan (saptarata). The figurines carved in the temple have soft expressive features unlike other temples. The walls have a display of carved celestial dancers (apsara) in erotic postures and other figures. As part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, the temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
| Duladeo Temple Khajuraho | |
|---|---|
दुलादेव मंदिर | |
Duladeo Temple at Khajuraho | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chattarpur, Khajuraho |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Khajuraho |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°51′11″N 79°55′10″E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Chandella Rulers |
| Completed | Circa A.D. 1000–1150. |
| Temple(s) | 1 |