Saturday, July 19, 2014

India: Khajuraho Group of Monuments

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. source:whc.unesco.org
Inscribed: 1986

Postcard 1: Outer Wall, Laxmana Temple

Postcard 2: Outer walls, Laxmana Temple

Postcard 3: Outer Walls, Laxmana Temple

Postcard 4: Outer Walls, Laxmana Temple.

Postcard 5: Jain Temples


A Postcrossing meetup card from Mumbai. A special cancellation '11.12.13 once in an millennium' was used on this postcard. Even I was a part of this gathering.

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