Part 1 of 1000 Yr old Living Temple series- Are you aware that Khajuraho, globally renowned for its sensuous sculptures, is host to the grandest and most magnificent living temple named KANDARIYA MAHADEV. This temple is the loftiest and most ornate ancient temple ever built in northern India. Kandariya Mahadev is dedicated to Lord Shiva.The structure with its lofty peaks(shikhara), resembles caves and Mount Kailash,abode of Mahadev. Thus,it is symbolic to its name - The Lord of caves It is the finest specimen of centuries of expertise in temple building in accordance with principles of vastushastra. It personifies the entire cosmos which is a result of creative imagination of the architect-priest of that era. This temple has been a role model for many new temple built in nagara style of temple building. Nearly a thousand years old, it stands in full glory and grandeur, bruised by the wars and tyranny of invaders but still shining and inspiring the people. It is the perfect example of the advanced ancient technologies, art and philosophy which our ancestors possessed. It was built during the reign of chandela dynasty. Commissioned and consecrated by King Vidyadhara, it was a celebration of his victory over invaders. The sculptures are far and many, covering the entire temple, representing various aspects of life, political scenario, religion and philosophy. Sculptures are dynamic in nature, a living proof of expertise of artists in their understanding of human emotions (bhav). Continued.... Follow us at @templetalesofficial . . . . . . . . . . . . #templearchitecture #ancientarchitecture #indiantemplearchitecture #indianarchitecture #templeart #ancienttemple #ancienttechnology #ancientart #templesculpture #stonesculptures #ancientculture #templesculptures #templesofindia #indiantemples #losttemple #heritageofindia #ancientmonuments #incredibleindia #proudheritage #hindutemples #hindutemple #worldheritagesite #worldheritagesites #unescosite #monumentsofindia #khajuraho #khajurahotemples #khajurahosculptures #shiva #ancientheritage https://www.instagram.com/p/CBksSZ2nelU/?igshid=ifcvlhqkyc1h