Nandi Shrine

Khajuraho


A 2.2m-long statue of Nandi, Shiva’s bull vehicle, faces the Vishvanath Temple dedicated to Shiva. The elephant frieze round the basement of this 12-pillared shrine recalls similar work on the Lakshmana Temple’s facade.


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