Varaha Temple
Varaha Temple
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R1chardN
Surbiton, UK626 contributions
Feb 2020
This temple is one of the western group of Khajuraho temples. You must have a guide to make the most of this UNESCO site.
The temple is beautifully decorated and is set in a pleasant parkland setting near other temples.
If you are in Khajuraho you have probably come to see the temples. I recommend them.
The temple is beautifully decorated and is set in a pleasant parkland setting near other temples.
If you are in Khajuraho you have probably come to see the temples. I recommend them.
Written 11 April 2020
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S. Singh
India5,925 contributions
Jun 2018 • Business
Varaha Temple / Mandap , A Jewel of Art in Western Group of Temples , Khajuraho ,
Tickets – Single Ticket Applicable for all Monuments, Tickets purchase from Western Group of Temple side Ticket Window , for Children, Adults , Foreigner , SARRC Foreigner
Camera – Tickets Applicable
Audio Guide- Available on Rent Basis on Ticket Window Area , for Western Group of Temples
If you get Fine and proper Guide Then you have know lot`s of historical and interesting fact about this place . Before Hire Guide please clear That how much area he will cover and which monument will cover , otherwise they will left the monuments and take money. Bargains Guide fee for Local Guide
Caution- Mostly Guide ,avoid this monument and not saying any thing for this. So must keep it mind to see this
IF you not take Taxi or Cab for Full Khajuraho Area. then All Monuments will cover via Auto Riksha , Normal Riksha .
Recommended - Must Take full Two days for proper viewing full monuments .
Must Have – Sun Glass, Water Bottles , Comfortable Shoes, Hat/ Caps , Extra PolyBag for garbage, empty bottles, empty food packets , in rainy session please do not wear shoes , use normal chaaples, so you can wash it
Caution - Avoid in Summer Session for tourism in this area , it`s too much hot and only early morning and late evening time is suitable for viewing , which is not plant of timing for viewing properly all monuments
A low parapet wall forms the side of the Temple , here we can sit on the soft smooth stone and admire the Giant Sculpture of Varaha. Under the Pyramidal roof stands an enormous monolithic Giant Sculpture of the Varaha.
"Varaha" The boar incarnation of Vishnu, lord of preservation. The image is made out of a single block of stone .
The stone shines like metal and is one of the most unusual sculptures Khajuraho. Varaha stands firm on all four feet, and near his front feet are the remains of a lovely pair of female feet where once stood the figure of the graceful earth goddess.
Tickets – Single Ticket Applicable for all Monuments, Tickets purchase from Western Group of Temple side Ticket Window , for Children, Adults , Foreigner , SARRC Foreigner
Camera – Tickets Applicable
Audio Guide- Available on Rent Basis on Ticket Window Area , for Western Group of Temples
If you get Fine and proper Guide Then you have know lot`s of historical and interesting fact about this place . Before Hire Guide please clear That how much area he will cover and which monument will cover , otherwise they will left the monuments and take money. Bargains Guide fee for Local Guide
Caution- Mostly Guide ,avoid this monument and not saying any thing for this. So must keep it mind to see this
IF you not take Taxi or Cab for Full Khajuraho Area. then All Monuments will cover via Auto Riksha , Normal Riksha .
Recommended - Must Take full Two days for proper viewing full monuments .
Must Have – Sun Glass, Water Bottles , Comfortable Shoes, Hat/ Caps , Extra PolyBag for garbage, empty bottles, empty food packets , in rainy session please do not wear shoes , use normal chaaples, so you can wash it
Caution - Avoid in Summer Session for tourism in this area , it`s too much hot and only early morning and late evening time is suitable for viewing , which is not plant of timing for viewing properly all monuments
A low parapet wall forms the side of the Temple , here we can sit on the soft smooth stone and admire the Giant Sculpture of Varaha. Under the Pyramidal roof stands an enormous monolithic Giant Sculpture of the Varaha.
"Varaha" The boar incarnation of Vishnu, lord of preservation. The image is made out of a single block of stone .
The stone shines like metal and is one of the most unusual sculptures Khajuraho. Varaha stands firm on all four feet, and near his front feet are the remains of a lovely pair of female feet where once stood the figure of the graceful earth goddess.
Written 17 March 2019
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Sudhakar7
Ghaziabad, India200 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Just a incredible work of carving and architecture , with very perfect way.....
made in c. 900–925 AD like more then 1000 years old.. situated in Eastern Group of temples..
The Varaha Temple enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In hindu , Varaha is the third Avatar of the Lord Vishnu, in the form of a Varaha.
The statue of Varaha is 2.6 m long and 1.7 m high The sculpture is colossal and monolithic and made of sandstone. The sculpture is carved with numerous figures on its entire body. The sculpture carved between nose and mouth, depicts goddess (of Saraswati) carrying Veena in her arms.
made in c. 900–925 AD like more then 1000 years old.. situated in Eastern Group of temples..
The Varaha Temple enshrines a colossal monolithic image of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In hindu , Varaha is the third Avatar of the Lord Vishnu, in the form of a Varaha.
The statue of Varaha is 2.6 m long and 1.7 m high The sculpture is colossal and monolithic and made of sandstone. The sculpture is carved with numerous figures on its entire body. The sculpture carved between nose and mouth, depicts goddess (of Saraswati) carrying Veena in her arms.
Written 25 December 2015
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
Jan 2020
This temple is dedicated to the araha or boar form of Vishnu. I remember this because the representation of Varaha is purely in animal form and the first time I’ve seen such a depiction rather than the anthropomorphic form. Other than that, the temple is a rather modest rectangular form with open plan of roof and plinth separated by columns.
This temple is amongst the first you’ll see as you enter the archaeological complex, so it’s worth a quick detour as a hors d'oeuvres before the main temples.
This temple is amongst the first you’ll see as you enter the archaeological complex, so it’s worth a quick detour as a hors d'oeuvres before the main temples.
Written 25 April 2020
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guptarajesh_99
Vadodara, India116 contributions
Dec 2014 • Business
This temple contains the statue of Varaha Avtara of the Lord Vishnu and faces the Lakshmana Temple. The figure of the Varaha is huge and beautifully decorated.
Written 22 December 2014
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jharr1s0n
London, UK807 contributions
Oct 2019
Amazing historical temple sitting in a tranquil park with many historic temples and a great place for taking photographs
Written 30 January 2020
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Seema Hazari
Chandigarh, India2,989 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The Varaha temple is dedicated to the boar reincarnation of Lord Vishnu. On first look, the idol looks like an Elephant, but on closer inspection you realise that it is a boar. The temple is part of the Western temple complex and you can visit it by paying a common entry fee
Written 12 September 2019
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lalani_13
Burnaby, Canada95 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
we also went to see this temple with our guide as part of our tour and really enjoyed all the monuments.
Written 26 December 2018
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Dr P K Mehrotra
New Delhi, India2,914 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Inside the western temple complex this temple is dedicated to VARAHA, the 3rd incarnation of lord Vishnu. Beautiful art wok and architecture is visible in all temples of this complex.
Single stone VARAHA statue is definitely worth to pose with.
Must visit.
Single stone VARAHA statue is definitely worth to pose with.
Must visit.
Written 10 September 2016
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Nrip_10
Bengaluru, India66 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
The varaha temple is small ,made of sandstone like the other temples and is dedicated to vishnu.the varaha statue has beautiful carvings made on it which is simply beautiful.
Written 17 January 2015
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