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Vishwanath Temple
Vishwanath Temple is situated in the north-eastern corner of the western group complex. It is the abode of stunning marble Shivalinga that is the prime deity, as the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. You will also find idol of Lord Brahma on the interiors of this temple. It was built in the 11th century and has a 6 ft high Nandi bull, which is seated on top of a wide platform with a sphinx-like expression.
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Chitragupta Temple
Chitragupta Temple is one of the temples that attracts large number of tourists every year and situated in the eastward direction facing rising sun. It was built in 11th century, the temple is dedicated to Sun God, who is also called as Lord Surya. It has beautiful walls have carvings of hunting scenes, elephant fights, dancing girls and various our ancient images. It is a must visit tourist location, if you are visit Khajuraho.
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Kandariya Mahadev Temple
Kandariya Mahadev Temple was built between 1025 – 1050, which is dedicated to lord Shiva and is the first to be made on the general platform. This huge shrine depicts the Chandela art and has 5 part design that comprises of Mahamandapa, Pradakshina, Ardhamandapa, and Garbha Griha supported with pillars. There is a tower that is present in this temple, which has height more than 100 ft. It is very well- decorated with 800 images on the walls comprising of goddesses, gods and women.
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Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is famously called as Masjid-i Jahan-Numa and considered one of the famous mosque in India. This historic and beautiful monument consists of two 40 meter high minarets, 3 gates and 4 towers made in red-sandstone as well as white marble. In this mosque, around 25000 people can offer prayer at a single point of time. Large number of tourists from different parts of the world visit this place every year. It is great example of Mughal architecture that was constructed between 1650 to 1656. This monument is a must visit location in Delhi and needs to be included in your Delhi tour.
