KHAJURAHO SCHOOL.

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In the central part of India, the Chandel ruler developed a distinct style of Temple making - known as Khajuraho school.

◇ Both the interior and exterior walls lavishly decorated.

◇ Scriptures generally erotic - derived inspiration from Vatsyayana's Kamasutra.

◇ Temples made of Sandstone.

◇ Temples had three chambers - Garbhagriha, mandapa and ardha - mandapa.

◇ Temples generally north or east facing.

◇ Panchayatan style of temple making was followed. Even the subsidiary shrines had rekha-prasad shikharas.

◇ Temples built on high platform.

◇ Examples :-

• Kandariya mahadeva temple. [Top picture]

• Lakshman temple of Khajuraho. [Bottom Picture]

▪︎SOURCE - INDIAN ART and CULTURE by NITIN SINGHANIA. 📕