Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Kandariya Mahadeva Temple?Approximately 111 feet (34 meters)
2. What is the location?Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
3. What is the age?Constructed circa 11th century CE
4. What does the name "Kandariya Mahadeva" mean?It means "the Great God of the Cave" and refers to the deity inside the temple.
5. When was the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple built?It was built around the 11th century CE, likely during the reign of Vidyadhara.

Nagara Style Architecture: A regional style of temple architecture in northern India, characterized by its curvilinear shikhara and intricate sculptural decoration.
Shikhara: The spire or tower of a Hindu temple, typically curvilinear in the Nagara style.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the creation of art, especially in religious contexts.