Duladeo Temple - Famous Khajuraho Temples
The Kunwar Maha or the Duladeo Temple,
constructed around 1130 A.D, on the bank of the Khudar stream, forms
the last phase of building at Khajuraho for which the Chandella art
and architecture are justly famous.
According to several inscriptions, it was built during the time of
King Madanavarman, who was the worshipper of Lord Shiva.
There is an interesting story attached to it, that a bridal
procession was passing by the temple when the groom died at its door
and turned into a god.
¤ The Temple Attractions
The Duladeo is a small, five-chambered temple, having a large closed
hall with the ceiling illustrated with 20 apsaras-brackets, which are
further grouped in bunches.
The wall of the ceiling is adorned with repitions of identical images
of Shiva and Shiva-Parvati and figures, richly decorated with
intricately carved jewellery, though somewhat 'wooden' in style and
expression.
Though, this temple is replete with some of the famous Khajuraho
erotic carvings, but it is felt that it lacks the enchantment and
magic of the Western Group of temples and is not as well constructed
as its predecessors. |
