Vishwanath Temple

A must visit. One of the best examples of temple architectural works. Unmatched design and details in the carved sculptures. Visit after rainy season till summers. Summers hear are not advisable. As it's an world heritage site it attracts tourist all round the world. You'll have to take ticket to visit these Western group of temples.

Most Khajuraho temples were built between 950 AD and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty.Historical records note that the Khajuraho temple site had 85 temples by the 12th century, spread over 20 square kilometers. Of these, only about 25 temples have survived, spread over six square kilometers.Of the surviving temples, the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is decorated with a profusion of sculptures with intricate details, symbolism and expressiveness of ancient Indian art.

The 11th century-built Vishwanath Temple is believed to be commissioned by Emperor Dhanga of the Chandela Dynasty. It was built in the style similar to that of Kandariya-Mahadev Temple and has related sculpture panels. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and has a beautiful marble Shiva Linga inside the sanctum sanctorum. It is entirely covered in carved figurines from the shikhara to the lower base platform. Sculptures like a woman doing a headstand, or voluptuous surasundari observing her in the mirror or cuddling babies could be found here. The imposing sculpture of Brahma could be found inside the shrine. Apart from this, miniature animal figures could be seen in the lowest frieze of the temple pillars.

Inside the Vishwanath Temple, Khajuraho stands the huge statue of Nandi, the carrier of Shiva. The Nandi bull statue has its designated shrine along with its beautiful decorative figurines and designs.

One of the most visited landmarks of Khajuraho, the temple is simply the highest feat of architecture and art.

Loved the the carvings on stones with excellent perfection. Those old walls still have life

The Viswanath Temple is a temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the more elaborately decorated of the temples in the archaeological complex. The roof of the temple is especially ornate with multiple spires and of course the usual array of mithuna reliefs like the many of the temples in the complex.

The Vishwanath temple is one of the most beautiful and wonderful temples...Which is dedicated to Lord Shiva... it's a work of art and engineering marvel with interlocking mortise design with the top of the gopuram working as the anchor....Amazing carvings and beautiful design....Unmatched design and details in the carved sculptures....also it is finest and the best preserved example of Chandel architecture and the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva...

beautifully temple. wondering how this place would have felt like 1200 years back at its peak!

The Vishwanath temple is one of the most beautiful temples in the western group of temples which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is one of the biggest and tallest in the temple complex. The architecture of the temple is very beautiful and the best after Kandariya Mahadev temple.
This temple is in the same complex as the Parvati temple and Nandi shrine.