UNESCO Khajuraho Group of Monuments - Nandi Temple Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in India - Khajuraho Group of Monuments - खजुराहो स्मारक समूह - The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art. The Nandi temple is a Hindu temple and is dedicated to Nandi, the bull which serves as the mount of Shiva. Name: Khajuraho Group of Monuments Site: Nandi Temple Country: India Location: Chhatarpur District, State of Madhya Pradesh Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (i)(iii) Unesco Ref: 240-001 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.