Khajuraho Group of Monuments - Adinath Temple Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in India - Khajuraho Group of Monuments - खजुराहो स्मारक समूह - 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. The Adinatha temple is a Jain temple located and it is dedicated to the Jain tirthankara Adinatha, although its exterior walls also feature Hindu deities. It is is dated to the late 11th century CE. Name: Khajuraho Group of Monuments Site: Adinath Temple Country: India Location: Chhatarpur District, State of Madhya Pradesh Inscription: 1986 Category: Cultural (i)(iii) Unesco Ref: 240-011 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.