Khajuraho

Bearer of date palms, or scorpions

Alternative Names

खजुराहो

खर्जुरवाहक

Date

885–1000 CE

Parts

Work Type

temple / temple complex

sculptural relief

Material/Technique

Style/Period

Notes

The scorpion may refer to Shiva who is depicted with a garland of snakes and scorpions in his fierce form

References

View on Wikidata.

See Also

Related Fieldwork Collection

Rock-cut Architecture of India

Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, with two figures incribed "Kuke", detail
Exterior: Right temple wall, with two female figures signed "Jakhaga"
Interior: Female figure
Interior: Female figure
Interior: Female figure, detail of inscription
Interior: Female figure, signed "Kalaga"
Interior: Female figure, signed "Havihijanuvi"
Interior: Female figure, signed "Havihijanuvi"
Interior: Signed "Chhinutaga"
Exterior: Right temple wall, with two female figures signed "Jakhaga"
Exterior: West temple wall with deities
Exterior: Corner shrine on temple wall, signed "Chhichha"
Exterior: Temple wall
Exterior: Temple wall, signed upside-down
Exterior: Female figure on South temple wall, signed "Shri Maka"
Exterior: Female figure on temple wall
Exterior: Deities on temple wall
Interior: Deity with an inscription at base
Interior: Deity with an inscription at base signed "Shrigashri"