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

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See Also

Related Fieldwork Collection

Rock-cut Architecture of India

Exterior: South-facing jagati, platform frieze, on South of East platform, signed "Sidha-i-Raja"
Exterior: South-facing jagati, platform frieze, on East platform, signed "Sidha-i-Raja", detail
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Vavaja"
Exterior: West side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Vavaja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Sidha-i-Raja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Sidha-i-Raja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Bhadaja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Bhadaja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: North side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Bhadaja"
Exterior: West temple wall with deities
Exterior: Temple wall, signed upside-down
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed two names, one inverted
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Bhadaja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Sidha-i-Raja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze, signed "Vachharaja"
Exterior: South side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: West side jagati, platform frieze
Exterior: North side jagati, platform frieze signed "Bhadaja", upside-down
Exterior: North-facing jagati, platform frieze, North of East platform, signed "Vachharaja"
Exterior: Platform frieze, jagati, signed "Shri Maka" upside-down
Exterior: Detail of inscription on temple wall