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

Interior: Deities
Interior: Vishnu with attendants
Interior: Narsimha in West niche on exterior of shrine
Interior: Signed "Chhinutaga"
Exterior: West temple wall with deities
Exterior: Temple wall
Exterior: Temple wall
Exterior: Temple wall
Exterior: Temple wall, signed upside-down
Exterior: Deities on temple wall
Exterior: Detail of inscription on temple wall
Exterior: Detail of inscription on temple wall
Exterior: Shiva and Parvati on temple wall, signed "Shri Maka", and another inscription on the right
Exterior: Shiva and Parvati on temple wall, signed "Shri Maka", and another inscription on the right
Exterior: Shiva and Parvati on temple wall, signed "Shri Maka", and another inscription on the right
Interior: Deity with an inscription at base signed "Shri Rishi"
Interior: Deity with an inscription at base signed "Shri Rishi"
Exterior: Deity on temple wall with inscription at base